Nieuwe Drift Primary School
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Nieuwe Drift Primary School
In the rural area of Outside A/A Town, Western Cape, Nieuwe Drift Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Cape Winelands education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 614 learners with a teaching staff of 20, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nieuwe Drift Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Nieuwe Drift Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Nieuwe Drift Primary 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Nieuwe Drift Primary School reported a total enrollment of 614 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Nieuwe Drift Primary School is situated in Outside A/A Town (Paarl), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 8 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Drakenstein local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Boland Road Noorder Paarl 7623. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 7300 Noorder-paarl Unknown 7623.
Curriculum & Academics
Nieuwe Drift Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nieuwe Drift Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Nieuwe Drift Primary 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Boland Road Noorder Paarl 7623
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 7300 Noorder-paarl Unknown 7623
Phone
+27 21 872 4217Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
108321745
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.