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Up With Downs School

Private special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Blanco, George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Up With Downs School, a private school serving Blanco, George. Around 12 learners are enrolled here.

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Up With Downs School is a private school in Blanco, George. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

12
Learners
4
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Up With Downs School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Eden And Central Kar district with Up With Downs School.

  • Murray High School teaches considerably more learners than Up With Downs School, 2,123 compared with 12; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Up With Downs School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Up With Downs School's 12; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Up With Downs School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Up With Downs School's 12; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Up With Downs School's 12; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Up With Downs School's 12; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Up With Downs School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

George

Zooming into George, here are 5 other schools to compare against Up With Downs School.

  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Up With Downs School's 12; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Up With Downs School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Up With Downs School's 12; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Up With Downs School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jonga Street Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Up With Downs School, 1,590 compared with 12; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Up With Downs School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzoxolo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Up With Downs School, 1,585 compared with 12; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thembalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,552 learners against Up With Downs School's 12; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Up With Downs School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
25 Pieter Theron Street Blanco 6529
Postal
25 Pieter Theron Street Blanco Unknown 6529
Telephone
044 870 8770
Website
upwithdowns.co.za
Email
upwithdowns@mweb.co.za
EMIS number
100000323

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Up With Downs 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 Up With Downs School directly, on 044 870 8770, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Up With Downs 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Up With Downs School the best school in George?
No matric pass rate is on record for Up With Downs School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in George besides Up With Downs School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around George, including Outeniqua HoﾋRskool.
How big are the classes at Up With Downs School?
Up With Downs School reported 12 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 3 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 Up With Downs School?
Yes. As a private school, Up With Downs School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Up With Downs School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Up With Downs School.
Is Up With Downs School a public or private school?
Up With Downs School is a private school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Up With Downs School?
You can call 044 870 8770. It is located at 25 Pieter Theron Street Blanco 6529.
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