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Van Reede Primary School

Public primary school · Oudtshoorn, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (6 circuit)

Van Reede Primary School is a public primary school based in Oudtshoorn. Around 1,161 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

1,161
Learners
50
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

Here is how Van Reede Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Eden And Central Kar district.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Van Reede Primary School's 1,161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Reede Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Reede Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Van Reede Primary School, 1,728 compared with 1,161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Reede Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Reede Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Reede Primary School, 1,664 compared with 1,161, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Reede Primary School, 1,645 compared with 1,161, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Reede Primary School, 1,640 compared with 1,161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Reede Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Reede Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Oudtshoorn

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

  • Saturnus Primary School is a similar size to Van Reede Primary School, with 1,457 learners against 1,161, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bridgton SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Van Reede Primary School, with 1,292 learners against 1,161; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Reede Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Reede Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bergsig Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Van Reede Primary School, at 1,276 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • De Villiers Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Van Reede Primary School, at 1,181 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sacred Heart Rk Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Van Reede Primary School, at 1,078 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Reede Primary School for 2027

Van Reede 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
Hoogstraat 10 Oudtshoorn 6620
Postal
Posbus 60 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620
Telephone
044 272 2845
Website
vanreedeschool.com
EMIS number
124109334

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Van Reede 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 Reede Primary School directly, on 044 272 2845, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Van Reede 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 Reede Primary School the best school in Oudtshoorn?
No matric pass rate is on record for Van Reede 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 Oudtshoorn besides Van Reede Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Oudtshoorn, including Saturnus PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Van Reede Primary School?
Van Reede Primary School reported 1,161 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Reede Primary School?
Yes, Van Reede 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 Reede Primary School a public or private school?
Van Reede Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Van Reede Primary School?
You can call 044 272 2845. It is located at Hoogstraat 10 Oudtshoorn 6620.
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