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Raithby Primary School

Public primary school · Raithby, Stellenbosch Rural, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (10 circuit)

Welcome to Raithby Primary School, a public primary school serving Raithby, Stellenbosch Rural. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Raithby Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Raithby Primary School is a public primary school in Raithby, Stellenbosch Rural. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

176
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Raithby Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

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

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raithby Primary School, 1,957 compared with 176, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Raithby Primary School's 176; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Raithby Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Raithby Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Raithby Primary School's 176; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Raithby Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Raithby Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Raithby Primary School, 1,747 compared with 176; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Raithby Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Raithby Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Raithby Primary School, 1,739 compared with 176; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Raithby Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Raithby Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Stellenbosch Rural

Zooming into Stellenbosch Rural, here are 3 other schools to compare against Raithby Primary School.

  • Kylemore SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Raithby Primary School, 972 compared with 176; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Raithby Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Raithby Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • P.c. Petersen Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raithby Primary School, 504 compared with 176, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • J.j. Rhode Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raithby Primary School, 269 compared with 176, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Raithby Primary School for 2027

Because Raithby Primary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
C/O Shaw Street & Watsonway Raithby Firgrove 7130
Postal
C/O Shaw Street And Watson Way Raithby Firgrove 7130
Telephone
021 842 2059
EMIS number
110321842

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Raithby 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 Raithby Primary School directly, on 021 842 2059, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Raithby Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Raithby Primary School the best school in Stellenbosch Rural?
No matric pass rate is on record for Raithby 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 Stellenbosch Rural besides Raithby Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Stellenbosch Rural, including Kylemore SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Raithby Primary School?
Raithby Primary School reported 176 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Raithby Primary School?
No. Raithby Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Raithby Primary School a public or private school?
Raithby Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Raithby Primary School?
You can call 021 842 2059. It is located at C/O Shaw Street & Watsonway Raithby Firgrove 7130.
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