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Pacaltsdorp Primary School

Public primary school · Pacaltsdorp, George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (8 circuit)

Pacaltsdorp Primary School is a public primary school in Pacaltsdorp, George. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Pacaltsdorp Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Pacaltsdorp, George, Pacaltsdorp Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,495
Learners
42
Educators
QQ4 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q4 no-fee school, Pacaltsdorp Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Eden And Central Kar district with Pacaltsdorp Primary School.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Pacaltsdorp Primary School's 1,495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pacaltsdorp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pacaltsdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School is a similar size to Pacaltsdorp Primary School, with 1,728 learners against 1,495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pacaltsdorp Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pacaltsdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pacaltsdorp Primary School, at 1,664 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pacaltsdorp Primary School, at 1,645 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pacaltsdorp Primary School, at 1,640 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pacaltsdorp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pacaltsdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

George

And within George itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Outeniqua High School is a similar size to Pacaltsdorp Primary School, with 1,728 learners against 1,495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pacaltsdorp Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pacaltsdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pacaltsdorp Primary School, at 1,640 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pacaltsdorp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pacaltsdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jonga Street Secondary School is a similar size to Pacaltsdorp Primary School, with 1,590 learners against 1,495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pacaltsdorp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pacaltsdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzoxolo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pacaltsdorp Primary School, at 1,585 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thembalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pacaltsdorp Primary School, at 1,552 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pacaltsdorp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pacaltsdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Pacaltsdorp Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Pacaltsdorp Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Aloestraat 21 Pacaltsdorp 6534
Postal
Posbus 16 Pacaltsdorp Unknown 6534
Telephone
044 878 2019
EMIS number
118350206

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pacaltsdorp Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Pacaltsdorp Primary School directly, on 044 878 2019, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pacaltsdorp Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Pacaltsdorp Primary School the best school in George?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pacaltsdorp Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in George besides Pacaltsdorp Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around George, including Outeniqua HoﾋRskool.
How big are the classes at Pacaltsdorp Primary School?
Pacaltsdorp Primary School reported 1,495 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Pacaltsdorp Primary School?
No. Pacaltsdorp Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Pacaltsdorp Primary School a public or private school?
Pacaltsdorp Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pacaltsdorp Primary School?
You can call 044 878 2019. It is located at Aloestraat 21 Pacaltsdorp 6534.
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