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Rietenbosch Primary School

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

Rietenbosch Primary School is a public primary school in Cloetesville, Stellenbosch. It currently teaches around 851 learners.

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

Located in Cloetesville, Stellenbosch, Rietenbosch Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

851
Learners
27
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rietenbosch Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Rietenbosch Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

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

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Rietenbosch Primary School's 851, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rietenbosch Primary School, 1,824 compared with 851; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rietenbosch Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rietenbosch Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rietenbosch Primary School, 1,785 compared with 851; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rietenbosch Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rietenbosch 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 Rietenbosch Primary School's 851; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rietenbosch Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rietenbosch 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 Rietenbosch Primary School's 851; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rietenbosch Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rietenbosch Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Stellenbosch

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

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Rietenbosch Primary School's 851, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rietenbosch Primary School, 1,824 compared with 851; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rietenbosch Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rietenbosch Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kayamandi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rietenbosch Primary School, 1,543 compared with 851, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Cloetesville High School teaches considerably more learners than Rietenbosch Primary School, 1,198 compared with 851; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rietenbosch Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rietenbosch Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luckhoff SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rietenbosch Primary School, at 1,070 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rietenbosch Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rietenbosch 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 Rietenbosch Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Rietenbosch 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
Langstraat 90 Cloetesville 7600
Postal
Posbus 692 Cloetesville Stellenbosch 7600
Telephone
021 889 5518
EMIS number
109322199

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rietenbosch 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 Rietenbosch Primary School directly, on 021 889 5518, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rietenbosch 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 Rietenbosch Primary School the best school in Stellenbosch?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rietenbosch 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 besides Rietenbosch Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Stellenbosch, including Ikaya Primary School.
How big are the classes at Rietenbosch Primary School?
Rietenbosch Primary School reported 851 learners and 27 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 Rietenbosch Primary School?
Yes, Rietenbosch 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 Rietenbosch Primary School a public or private school?
Rietenbosch Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rietenbosch Primary School?
You can call 021 889 5518. It is located at Langstraat 90 Cloetesville 7600.
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