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Swartberg Primary School

Public primary school · Bergsig, Caledon/Myddleton, Western Cape · Overberg district (3 circuit)

Swartberg Primary School is a public primary school based in Bergsig, Caledon/Myddleton. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Bergsig, Caledon/Myddleton, Swartberg Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,100
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Swartberg Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Overberg district

Here is how Swartberg Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Overberg district.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Swartberg Primary School's 1,100; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swartberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swartberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,954 learners against Swartberg Primary School's 1,100; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swartberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swartberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Swartberg Primary School's 1,100, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,808 learners against Swartberg Primary School's 1,100, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Swartberg Primary School's 1,100, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Caledon/Myddleton

And within Caledon/Myddleton itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Swartberg SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Swartberg Primary School, at 851 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swartberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swartberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Overberg High School teaches fewer learners than Swartberg Primary School, 504 compared with 1,100; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swartberg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swartberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Overberg Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 416 learners against Swartberg Primary School's 1,100, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • The Glebe Primary School teaches fewer learners than Swartberg Primary School, 137 compared with 1,100, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • The Pebbles Project Trust Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 66 learners against Swartberg Primary School's 1,100, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Swartberg Primary School for 2027

Swartberg Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Vyfdelaan 1 Bergsig Caledon 7230
Postal
Posbus 252 Caledon Unknown 7230
Telephone
028 212 1927
EMIS number
114330078

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Swartberg 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 Swartberg Primary School directly, on 028 212 1927, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Swartberg 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 Swartberg Primary School the best school in Caledon/Myddleton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Swartberg 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 Caledon/Myddleton besides Swartberg Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Caledon/Myddleton, including Swartberg SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Swartberg Primary School?
Swartberg Primary School reported 1,100 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Swartberg Primary School?
No. Swartberg Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Swartberg Primary School a public or private school?
Swartberg Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Swartberg Primary School?
You can call 028 212 1927. It is located at Vyfdelaan 1 Bergsig Caledon 7230.
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