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Principia Independent School

Private primary school · Oudtshoorn, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (6 circuit)

Principia Independent School is a private primary school in Oudtshoorn. It currently teaches around 77 learners.

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

Located in Oudtshoorn, Principia Independent School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

77
Learners
7
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Principia Independent School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Principia Independent School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

5 other schools in Eden And Central Kar district, for comparison against Principia Independent School.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Principia Independent School's 77; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Principia Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Principia Independent School, 1,728 compared with 77; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Principia Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Principia Independent School, 1,664 compared with 77; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Principia Independent School, 1,645 compared with 77; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Principia Independent School, 1,640 compared with 77; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Principia Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Oudtshoorn

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

  • Saturnus Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,457 learners against Principia Independent School's 77; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bridgton SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Principia Independent School, 1,292 compared with 77; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Principia Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bergsig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,276 learners against Principia Independent School's 77; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • De Villiers Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Principia Independent School, 1,181 compared with 77; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Van Reede Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,161 learners against Principia Independent School's 77; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
186 Jan Van Riebeeck Road Oudtshoorn 6620
Postal
186 Jan Van Riebeeck Road Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620
Telephone
044 272 7077
EMIS number
100000400

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Principia Independent 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 Principia Independent School directly, on 044 272 7077, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Principia Independent 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 Principia Independent School the best school in Oudtshoorn?
No matric pass rate is on record for Principia Independent School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Oudtshoorn besides Principia Independent School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Oudtshoorn, including Saturnus PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Principia Independent School?
Principia Independent School reported 77 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Principia Independent School?
Yes. As a private school, Principia Independent School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Principia Independent School a public or private school?
Principia Independent School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Principia Independent School?
You can call 044 272 7077. It is located at 186 Jan Van Riebeeck Road Oudtshoorn 6620.
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