Vrt Pitt Primary School
Swellendam, Western Cape · Overberg
About Vrt Pitt Primary School
With EMIS number 100000437, Vrt Pitt Primary School is a public primary school located in Swellendam, Western Cape, operating within the Overberg district. The 2025 academic year saw 1230 enrolled learners instructed by 35 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vrt Pitt 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, Vrt Pitt 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
Vrt Pitt Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Vrt Pitt Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,230 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Vrt Pitt Primary School is situated in Swellendam (Railton), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Swellendam local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Sonneblom Street Railton Swellendam 6740. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 823 Railton Swellendam 6740.
Curriculum & Academics
Vrt Pitt Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vrt Pitt 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 Vrt Pitt 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
Sonneblom Street Railton Swellendam 6740
Swellendam, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 823 Railton Swellendam 6740
Phone
+27 28 050 2250Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000437
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.