Pauw Gedenk Primary School
Wellington, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Pauw Gedenk Primary School
Pauw Gedenk Primary School (EMIS: 112470430) is a public primary school situated in Wellington, Western Cape and managed by the Cape Winelands education district. The 2025 academic year saw 567 enrolled learners instructed by 18 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pauw Gedenk Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Pauw Gedenk Primary 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
Pauw Gedenk 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Pauw Gedenk Primary School reported a total enrollment of 567 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Pauw Gedenk Primary School is situated in Wellington (Wellington North), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Drakenstein local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Melling Street Wellington 7655. For postal correspondence, use: Melling Street Wellington Unknown 7655.
Curriculum & Academics
Pauw Gedenk Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pauw Gedenk 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 Pauw Gedenk 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Melling Street Wellington 7655
Wellington, Western Cape
Postal
Melling Street Wellington Unknown 7655
Phone
+27 21 873 2401Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
112470430
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.