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Volschenk Primary School

Public primary school · Riversdale, Riversdale, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (1 circuit)

In Riversdale, Volschenk Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 477 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Volschenk Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Volschenk Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Riversdale. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

477
Learners
19
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Volschenk Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Volschenk Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Eden And Central Kar district with Volschenk Primary School.

  • Murray High School teaches considerably more learners than Volschenk Primary School, 2,123 compared with 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Volschenk Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Volschenk Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Volschenk Primary School's 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Volschenk Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Volschenk Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Volschenk Primary School's 477, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Volschenk Primary School's 477, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Volschenk Primary School's 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Volschenk Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Volschenk Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Riversdale

Zooming into Riversdale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Volschenk Primary School.

  • Panorama Primary School (Riversdal) teaches considerably more learners than Volschenk Primary School, 1,053 compared with 477, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Voorwaarts Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 968 learners against Volschenk Primary School's 477, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Gerrit Du Plessis SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 937 learners against Volschenk Primary School's 477; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Volschenk Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Volschenk Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langenhoven High School sits in roughly the same size range as Volschenk Primary School, at 563 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Volschenk Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Volschenk Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Oakdale Landbouskool Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Volschenk Primary School, at 469 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Volschenk Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Volschenk Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Volschenk Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Volschenk 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
Wardenstraat Riversdal 6670
Postal
Posbus 477 Riversdal Unknown 6670
Telephone
028 713 1064
Website
vollies.co.za
Email
ontvangs@vollies.co.za
EMIS number
121109342

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Volschenk 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 Volschenk Primary School directly, on 028 713 1064, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Volschenk 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 Volschenk Primary School the best school in Riversdale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Volschenk 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 Riversdale besides Volschenk Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Riversdale, including Panorama PrimﾊRe Skool (Riversdal).
How big are the classes at Volschenk Primary School?
Volschenk Primary School reported 477 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Volschenk Primary School?
Yes, Volschenk 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 Volschenk Primary School a public or private school?
Volschenk Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Volschenk Primary School?
You can call 028 713 1064. It is located at Wardenstraat Riversdal 6670.
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