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Saldanha Primary School

Public primary school · Saldanha, Saldanha, Western Cape · West Coast district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Saldanha Primary School, a public primary school serving Saldanha. Around 1,156 learners are enrolled here.

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

Saldanha Primary School is a public primary school in Saldanha. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,156
Learners
37
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Saldanha Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Saldanha Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

West Coast district

5 other schools in West Coast district, for comparison against Saldanha Primary School.

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Saldanha Primary School, 1,897 compared with 1,156, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Saldanha Primary School, 1,816 compared with 1,156, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Saldanha Primary School's 1,156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saldanha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saldanha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Saldanha Primary School's 1,156, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,648 learners against Saldanha Primary School's 1,156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saldanha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saldanha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Saldanha

Zooming into Saldanha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Saldanha Primary School.

  • Diazville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,648 learners against Saldanha Primary School's 1,156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saldanha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saldanha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Diazville Primary School is a similar size to Saldanha Primary School, with 1,274 learners against 1,156, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Middelpos Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Saldanha Primary School, at 1,050 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • St. Andrew's Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Saldanha Primary School, at 949 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Weskus Spesiale School teaches fewer learners than Saldanha Primary School, 511 compared with 1,156, and is a public school of skills school, a different phase than Saldanha Primary School.
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 Saldanha Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Saldanha 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
Eerstelaan Saldanha 7395
Postal
Posbus 30 Saldanha Unknown 7395
Telephone
022 714 1358
EMIS number
134309337

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Saldanha 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 Saldanha Primary School directly, on 022 714 1358, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Saldanha 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 Saldanha Primary School the best school in Saldanha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Saldanha 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 Saldanha besides Saldanha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Saldanha, including Diazville HoﾋRskool.
How big are the classes at Saldanha Primary School?
Saldanha Primary School reported 1,156 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Saldanha Primary School?
Yes, Saldanha 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 Saldanha Primary School a public or private school?
Saldanha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Saldanha Primary School?
You can call 022 714 1358. It is located at Eerstelaan Saldanha 7395.
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