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Zwelihle Primary School

Public primary school · Hermanus, Hermanus, Western Cape · Overberg district (2 circuit)

Zwelihle Primary School is a public primary school in Hermanus. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Hermanus, Zwelihle Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,629
Learners
48
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Zwelihle Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Overberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Overberg district with Zwelihle Primary School.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School sits in roughly the same size range as Zwelihle Primary School, at 2,021 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zwelihle Primary School, at 1,954 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zwelihle Primary School, at 1,882 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School is a similar size to Zwelihle Primary School, with 1,808 learners against 1,629, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Groenberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Zwelihle Primary School, with 1,576 learners against 1,629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Hermanus

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

  • Qhayiya Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zwelihle Primary School, at 1,954 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zwelihle Primary School, at 1,882 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mount Pleasant Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,092 learners against Zwelihle Primary School's 1,629, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Hermanus Primary School teaches fewer learners than Zwelihle Primary School, 1,079 compared with 1,629, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Hermanus High School teaches fewer learners than Zwelihle Primary School, 1,028 compared with 1,629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelihle 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 Zwelihle Primary School for 2027

Zwelihle 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
9720 Sisulu Street Zwelihle Hermanus 7200
Postal
P O Box 1850 Zwelihle Hermanus 7200
Telephone
084 418 0741
EMIS number
115008001

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zwelihle 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 Zwelihle Primary School directly, on 084 418 0741, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zwelihle 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 Zwelihle Primary School the best school in Hermanus?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zwelihle 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 Hermanus besides Zwelihle Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Hermanus, including Qhayiya Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zwelihle Primary School?
Zwelihle Primary School reported 1,629 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Zwelihle Primary School?
No. Zwelihle Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zwelihle Primary School a public or private school?
Zwelihle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zwelihle Primary School?
You can call 084 418 0741. It is located at 9720 Sisulu Street Zwelihle Hermanus 7200.
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