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Vredenburg Primary School

Public primary school · Rusfontein, Vredenburg, Western Cape · West Coast district (3 circuit)

Vredenburg Primary School is a public primary school in Rusfontein, Vredenburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,009 learners.

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Located in Rusfontein, Vredenburg, Vredenburg Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,009
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

West Coast district

Here is how Vredenburg Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under West Coast district.

  • Liebenberg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Vredenburg Primary School's 1,009, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,816 learners against Vredenburg Primary School's 1,009, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vredenburg Primary School, 1,796 compared with 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vredenburg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vredenburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vredenburg Primary School, 1,753 compared with 1,009, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School teaches considerably more learners than Vredenburg Primary School, 1,648 compared with 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vredenburg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vredenburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vredenburg

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

  • Eden Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,816 learners against Vredenburg Primary School's 1,009, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vredenburg Primary School, 1,796 compared with 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vredenburg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vredenburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vredenburg Primary School, 1,753 compared with 1,009, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Louwville High School is a similar size to Vredenburg Primary School, with 1,386 learners against 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vredenburg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vredenburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Panorama Primary School (Vredenburg) is a similar size to Vredenburg Primary School, with 1,194 learners against 1,009, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
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 Vredenburg Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Vredenburg 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
Skoolstraat 1 Vredenburg 7380
Postal
Posbus 104 Vredenburg Unknown 7380
Telephone
022 713 1161
Website
vredenburgls.co.za
Email
vredenburgls@mweb.co.za
EMIS number
134309371

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vredenburg 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 Vredenburg Primary School directly, on 022 713 1161, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vredenburg 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 Vredenburg Primary School the best school in Vredenburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vredenburg 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 Vredenburg besides Vredenburg Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Vredenburg, including Eden Primary School.
How big are the classes at Vredenburg Primary School?
Vredenburg Primary School reported 1,009 learners and 40 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 Vredenburg Primary School?
Yes, Vredenburg 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 Vredenburg Primary School a public or private school?
Vredenburg Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vredenburg Primary School?
You can call 022 713 1161. It is located at Skoolstraat 1 Vredenburg 7380.
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