Applewood Preparatory School
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Overberg
About Applewood Preparatory School
Situated in an rural part of Outside A/A Town, Western Cape, Applewood Preparatory School functions as a independent primary school within the Overberg education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 85 learners with a teaching staff of 13, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 7:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Applewood Preparatory School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Applewood Preparatory School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Applewood Preparatory School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Applewood Preparatory School reported a total enrollment of 85 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Applewood Preparatory School is situated in Outside A/A Town (Grabouw), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Theewaterskloof local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 10 Appletiser Road Grabouw 7180. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 66 Elgin Unknown 7180.
Curriculum & Academics
Applewood Preparatory School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Applewood Preparatory School was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Applewood Preparatory School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
10 Appletiser Road Grabouw 7180
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 66 Elgin Unknown 7180
Phone
+27 21 848 9121Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
114007201
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.