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Swartland Primary School

Public primary school · Malmesbury, Malmesbury, Western Cape · West Coast district (1 circuit)

In Malmesbury, Swartland Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 1,146 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Swartland Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Swartland Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Malmesbury. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,146
Learners
44
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, Swartland 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 Swartland Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

West Coast district

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

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Swartland Primary School, 1,897 compared with 1,146, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Swartland Primary School, 1,816 compared with 1,146, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Swartland Primary School's 1,146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swartland Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swartland 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 Swartland Primary School's 1,146, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,648 learners against Swartland Primary School's 1,146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swartland Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swartland Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Malmesbury

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

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Swartland Primary School, 1,897 compared with 1,146, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ilingelethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Swartland Primary School, at 1,444 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swartland Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swartland Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St. Thomas Primary School is a similar size to Swartland Primary School, with 1,423 learners against 1,146, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Wesbank SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Swartland Primary School, at 1,418 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swartland Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swartland Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Naphakade Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Swartland Primary School, at 1,414 learners, 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 Swartland Primary School for 2027

Swartland 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
St. Thomasstraat Malmesbury 7299
Postal
Posbus 140 Malmesbury Unknown 7299
Telephone
022 482 2251
EMIS number
132309349

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Swartland 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 Swartland Primary School directly, on 022 482 2251, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Swartland 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 Swartland Primary School the best school in Malmesbury?
No matric pass rate is on record for Swartland 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 Malmesbury besides Swartland Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malmesbury, including Liebenberg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Swartland Primary School?
Swartland Primary School reported 1,146 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Swartland Primary School?
Yes, Swartland 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 Swartland Primary School a public or private school?
Swartland Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Swartland Primary School?
You can call 022 482 2251. It is located at St. Thomasstraat Malmesbury 7299.
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