Van Wyksvlei Primary School
Wellington, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Van Wyksvlei Primary School
A public primary school serving the Wellington community in Western Cape, Van Wyksvlei Primary School operates under the Cape Winelands education district. The school recorded 1118 learners and 34 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Van Wyksvlei Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Van Wyksvlei 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
Van Wyksvlei 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, Van Wyksvlei Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,118 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Van Wyksvlei Primary School is situated in Wellington (Van Wyks Vlei), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: H/v Maylaan & Crawfordstraat Wellington 7655. For postal correspondence, use: H/v Maylaan & Crawfordstraat Wellington Unknown 7655.
Curriculum & Academics
Van Wyksvlei Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Van Wyksvlei Primary 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 Van Wyksvlei 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
H/v Maylaan & Crawfordstraat Wellington 7655
Wellington, Western Cape
Postal
H/v Maylaan & Crawfordstraat Wellington Unknown 7655
Phone
+27 21 864 1792Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000420
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.