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Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School

Public primary school · Melkbosch Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (10 circuit)

Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School is a public primary school in Melkbosch Strand, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 1,122 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Melkbosch Strand, City Of Cape Town, Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,122
Learners
57
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School, 2,089 compared with 1,122; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School's 1,122, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,122, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School, 1,837 compared with 1,122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School, 1,726 compared with 1,122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School, 2,089 compared with 1,122; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School, 2,037 compared with 1,122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School's 1,122, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,122, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School's 1,122, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Riebeeckstrand Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Van Riebeeckstrand 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
Dromedarisstraat Melkbosstrand 7441
Postal
Dromedarisstraat Melkbosstrand Unknown 7441
Telephone
021 553 3409
Website
vrsp.co.za
Email
marketing@vrspmail.co.za
EMIS number
132309366

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Van Riebeeckstrand 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 Riebeeckstrand Primary School directly, on 021 553 3409, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Van Riebeeckstrand 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 Riebeeckstrand Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Van Riebeeckstrand 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 Cape Town besides Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School?
Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School reported 1,122 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Riebeeckstrand Primary School?
Yes, Van Riebeeckstrand 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 Riebeeckstrand Primary School a public or private school?
Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School?
You can call 021 553 3409. It is located at Dromedarisstraat Melkbosstrand 7441.
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