Rhenish Primary

Stellenbosch, Western Cape · Cape Winelands

Public Primary School Q5

About Rhenish Primary

Situated in an urban part of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Rhenish Primary functions as a public primary school within the Cape Winelands education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 705 learners with a teaching staff of 41, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 17:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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

Rhenish Primary is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Rhenish Primary 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

Rhenish Primary 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, Rhenish Primary reported a total enrollment of 705 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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

Rhenish Primary is situated in Stellenbosch (Dalsig), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 10 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Stellenbosch local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Doornbosch Street Krigeville Stellenbosch 7600. For postal correspondence, use: Doornbosch Street, Krigeville Stellenbosch 7600.

Curriculum & Academics

Rhenish Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Rhenish Primary was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Rhenish Primary 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

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Address

Doornbosch Street Krigeville Stellenbosch 7600

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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Postal

Doornbosch Street, Krigeville Stellenbosch 7600

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 705
Educators 41

Learner:Educator Ratio

17:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictCape Winelands

EMIS Number

109309326

Department of Basic Education

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.