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Vredendal Primary School

Public primary school · Vredendal, Vredendal, Western Cape · West Coast district (5 circuit)

Vredendal Primary School is a public primary school based in Vredendal. It currently teaches around 697 learners.

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

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

697
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

West Coast district

A look at 5 other schools sharing West Coast district with Vredendal Primary School.

  • Liebenberg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Vredendal Primary School's 697, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,816 learners against Vredendal Primary School's 697, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vredendal Primary School, 1,796 compared with 697; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vredendal Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vredendal Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vredendal Primary School, 1,753 compared with 697, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School teaches considerably more learners than Vredendal Primary School, 1,648 compared with 697; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vredendal Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vredendal Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vredendal

And within Vredendal itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Vredendal SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vredendal Primary School, 1,564 compared with 697; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vredendal Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vredendal Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vredendal-Noord Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vredendal Primary School, 1,217 compared with 697, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vergenoeg Rk Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vredendal Primary School, 985 compared with 697, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vredendal High School sits in roughly the same size range as Vredendal Primary School, at 515 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vredendal Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vredendal 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 Vredendal Primary School for 2027

Vredendal 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
Skoolstraat Vredendal 8160
Postal
Posbus 175 Vredendal Unknown 8160
Telephone
027 213 3016
Website
laerskoolvredendal.co.za
Email
admin@laerskoolvredendal.co.za
EMIS number
138309370

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vredendal 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 Vredendal Primary School directly, on 027 213 3016, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vredendal 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 Vredendal Primary School the best school in Vredendal?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vredendal 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 Vredendal besides Vredendal Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Vredendal, including Vredendal SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Vredendal Primary School?
Vredendal Primary School reported 697 learners and 28 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 Vredendal Primary School?
Yes, Vredendal 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 Vredendal Primary School a public or private school?
Vredendal Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vredendal Primary School?
You can call 027 213 3016. It is located at Skoolstraat Vredendal 8160.
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