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Van Der Hoven Primary School

Public primary school · George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (8 circuit)

Van Der Hoven Primary School is a public primary school based in George, Outside A Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 127 learners.

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

In George, Outside A Town, Van Der Hoven Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

127
Learners
8
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Van Der Hoven 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 Van Der Hoven Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

5 other schools in Eden And Central Kar district, for comparison against Van Der Hoven Primary School.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Van Der Hoven Primary School's 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Hoven Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Hoven Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Hoven Primary School, 1,728 compared with 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Hoven Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Hoven Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Hoven Primary School, 1,664 compared with 127, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Hoven Primary School, 1,645 compared with 127, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Hoven Primary School, 1,640 compared with 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Hoven Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Hoven 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 Van Der Hoven Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Van Der Hoven 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
Erf 1D9 Sinksabrug George 6530
Postal
Posbus 651 George Unknown 6530
Telephone
044 876 0133
Website
greatbrakriver.co.za
Email
pcdagency@gmail.com
EMIS number
118109333

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Van Der Hoven 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 Van Der Hoven Primary School directly, on 044 876 0133, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Van Der Hoven 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 Van Der Hoven Primary School the best school in Eden And Central Kar?
No matric pass rate is on record for Van Der Hoven 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 Eden And Central Kar besides Van Der Hoven Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Eden And Central Kar.
How big are the classes at Van Der Hoven Primary School?
Van Der Hoven Primary School reported 127 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Van Der Hoven Primary School?
Yes, Van Der Hoven 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 Van Der Hoven Primary School a public or private school?
Van Der Hoven Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Van Der Hoven Primary School?
You can call 044 876 0133. It is located at Erf 1D9 Sinksabrug George 6530.