Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School is a public primary school in Middelburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

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Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School's 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School's 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School's 852, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School's 852, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School, 1,267 compared with 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Middelburg

Middelburg Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School, 1,739 compared with 852; is a public combined school, a different phase than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Batlagae Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School, 1,630 compared with 852, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Eastdene Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School, 1,603 compared with 852; is a public combined school, a different phase than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Phumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,529 learners against Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School's 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Thushanang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School's 852, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Grootfontein Road, Midros, Middelburg, 5900
Postal: P O Box 56, Middelburg, 5900
Telephone: 049 940 0081
EMIS number: 200600884

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Van Der Merwe Memorial 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 Merwe Memorial Primary School directly, on 049 940 0081, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Van Der Merwe Memorial 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 Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School the best school in Middelburg?

No matric pass rate is on record for Van Der Merwe Memorial 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 Middelburg besides Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.

How big are the classes at Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School?

Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School reported 852 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Merwe Memorial Primary School?

No. Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

Is Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School a public or private school?

Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School?

You can call 049 940 0081. It is located at Grootfontein Road, Midros, Middelburg, 5900.

Chris Hani West district

Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School's 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School's 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School's 852, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School's 852, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School, 1,267 compared with 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Middelburg

Middelburg Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School, 1,739 compared with 852; is a public combined school, a different phase than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Batlagae Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School, 1,630 compared with 852, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Eastdene Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School, 1,603 compared with 852; is a public combined school, a different phase than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Phumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,529 learners against Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School's 852; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Thushanang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Van Der Merwe Memorial Primary School's 852, and charges fees under quintile Q4.