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Pauw Gedenk Primary School

Public primary school · Wellington North, Wellington, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (7 circuit)

Pauw Gedenk Primary School is a public primary school based in Wellington North, Wellington. It currently teaches around 567 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Pauw Gedenk Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Wellington North, Wellington, Pauw Gedenk Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

567
Learners
18
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Pauw Gedenk Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Pauw Gedenk Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Here is how Pauw Gedenk Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Pauw Gedenk Primary School's 567, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pauw Gedenk Primary School, 1,824 compared with 567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pauw Gedenk Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pauw Gedenk Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pauw Gedenk Primary School, 1,785 compared with 567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pauw Gedenk Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pauw Gedenk Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Pauw Gedenk Primary School's 567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pauw Gedenk Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pauw Gedenk Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Pauw Gedenk Primary School's 567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pauw Gedenk Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pauw Gedenk Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Wellington

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

  • Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,416 learners against Pauw Gedenk Primary School's 567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pauw Gedenk Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pauw Gedenk Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St. Albans Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pauw Gedenk Primary School, 1,302 compared with 567, and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Weltevrede SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,233 learners against Pauw Gedenk Primary School's 567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pauw Gedenk Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pauw Gedenk Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Pauw Gedenk Primary School's 567, and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Wellington Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pauw Gedenk Primary School, 1,165 compared with 567; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pauw Gedenk Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pauw Gedenk 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 Pauw Gedenk Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Pauw Gedenk 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
Melling Street Wellington 7655
Postal
Melling Street Wellington Unknown 7655
Telephone
021 873 2401
EMIS number
112470430

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pauw Gedenk 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 Pauw Gedenk Primary School directly, on 021 873 2401, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pauw Gedenk 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 Pauw Gedenk Primary School the best school in Wellington?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pauw Gedenk 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 Wellington besides Pauw Gedenk Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Wellington, including Bergrivier SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Pauw Gedenk Primary School?
Pauw Gedenk Primary School reported 567 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Pauw Gedenk Primary School?
Yes, Pauw Gedenk Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Pauw Gedenk Primary School a public or private school?
Pauw Gedenk Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pauw Gedenk Primary School?
You can call 021 873 2401. It is located at Melling Street Wellington 7655.
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