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Swellendam Primary School

Public primary school · Swellendam, Swellendam, Western Cape · Overberg district (1 circuit)

Swellendam Primary School is a public primary school based in Swellendam. It currently teaches around 559 learners.

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

In Swellendam, Swellendam Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

559
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Swellendam Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Swellendam Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Overberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Overberg district with Swellendam Primary School.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Swellendam Primary School's 559; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swellendam Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swellendam 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 Swellendam Primary School's 559; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swellendam Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swellendam 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 Swellendam Primary School's 559, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,808 learners against Swellendam Primary School's 559, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Swellendam Primary School's 559, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Swellendam

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

  • Vrt Pitt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Swellendam Primary School, 1,230 compared with 559, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Swellendam SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Swellendam Primary School, 1,220 compared with 559; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swellendam Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swellendam Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bontebok Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 923 learners against Swellendam Primary School's 559, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Swellendam High School is a similar size to Swellendam Primary School, with 393 learners against 559; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swellendam Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swellendam Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olyfkrans College. is noticeably smaller, with 75 learners against Swellendam Primary School's 559; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swellendam 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 Swellendam Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Swellendam 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
Fairbainstraat 45 Swellendam 6740
Postal
Posbus 307 Swellendam Unknown 6740
Telephone
028 514 1347
Website
swellies.co.za
Email
ontvangs@swellies.co.za
EMIS number
117309353

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Swellendam 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 Swellendam Primary School directly, on 028 514 1347, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Swellendam 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 Swellendam Primary School the best school in Swellendam?
No matric pass rate is on record for Swellendam 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 Swellendam besides Swellendam Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Swellendam, including Vrt Pitt Primary School.
How big are the classes at Swellendam Primary School?
Swellendam Primary School reported 559 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Swellendam Primary School?
Yes, Swellendam 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 Swellendam Primary School a public or private school?
Swellendam Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Swellendam Primary School?
You can call 028 514 1347. It is located at Fairbainstraat 45 Swellendam 6740.
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