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Van Wyksvlei Primary School

Public primary school · Van Wyks Vlei, Wellington, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (7 circuit)

Van Wyksvlei Primary School is a public primary school based in Van Wyks Vlei, Wellington. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Van Wyks Vlei, Wellington, Van Wyksvlei Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,118
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Van Wyksvlei Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Van Wyksvlei Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Van Wyksvlei Primary School's 1,118, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Wyksvlei Primary School, 1,824 compared with 1,118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Wyksvlei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Wyksvlei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Wyksvlei Primary School, 1,785 compared with 1,118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Wyksvlei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Wyksvlei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Van Wyksvlei Primary School's 1,118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Wyksvlei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Wyksvlei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Van Wyksvlei Primary School's 1,118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Wyksvlei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Wyksvlei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Wellington

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

  • Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Van Wyksvlei Primary School, at 1,416 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Wyksvlei Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Wyksvlei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St. Albans Primary School is a similar size to Van Wyksvlei Primary School, with 1,302 learners against 1,118, and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Weltevrede SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Van Wyksvlei Primary School, with 1,233 learners against 1,118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Wyksvlei Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Wyksvlei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Van Wyksvlei Primary School, at 1,215 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Wellington Secondary School is a similar size to Van Wyksvlei Primary School, with 1,165 learners against 1,118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Wyksvlei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Wyksvlei 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 Wyksvlei Primary School for 2027

Van Wyksvlei 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
H/V Maylaan & Crawfordstraat Wellington 7655
Postal
H/V Maylaan & Crawfordstraat Wellington Unknown 7655
Telephone
021 864 1792
EMIS number
100000420

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Van Wyksvlei 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 Wyksvlei Primary School directly, on 021 864 1792, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Van Wyksvlei 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 Wyksvlei Primary School the best school in Wellington?
No matric pass rate is on record for Van Wyksvlei 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 Wellington besides Van Wyksvlei Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Wellington, including Bergrivier SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Van Wyksvlei Primary School?
Van Wyksvlei Primary School reported 1,118 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Wyksvlei Primary School?
No. Van Wyksvlei Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Van Wyksvlei Primary School a public or private school?
Van Wyksvlei Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Van Wyksvlei Primary School?
You can call 021 864 1792. It is located at H/V Maylaan & Crawfordstraat Wellington 7655.
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