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Nieuwe Drift Primary School

Paarl, Outside a Town, Western Cape

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Learners (2025)
614
Educators (2025)
20
Learner : Educator
30.7:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school

Overview

Nieuwe Drift Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Paarl, Outside a Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 614 learners and is staffed by 20 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 31:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Cape Winelands education district.

EMIS
108321745
Phase
Primary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q1
Learners (2025)
614
Province
Western Cape
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 11 other primary schools in Paarl.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
30.7:1
vs 28.1:1 area average
Ranks 7th of 12
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)

Nieuwe Drift Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.

Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Nieuwe Drift Primary School for 2027?

Tuition at Nieuwe Drift Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Cape Winelands district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 021 872 4217 for specifics.

Is Nieuwe Drift Primary School a no-fee school?

Yes, Nieuwe Drift Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Cape Winelands district. No tuition is charged to any of its 614 learners.

What is the quintile of Nieuwe Drift Primary School and what does it mean for fees?

Classified as Q1 by the Department of Basic Education, Nieuwe Drift Primary School falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 614 learners attending here in Paarl, Drakenstein NU, Western Cape pay no school fees.

Admissions

How to apply

Applications to Nieuwe Drift Primary School for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Nieuwe Drift Primary School in the Cape Winelands education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Western Cape.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Nieuwe Drift Primary School

    Call 021 872 4217 to confirm whether Nieuwe Drift Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Nieuwe Drift Primary School as a preferred school.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Nieuwe Drift Primary School is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Nieuwe Drift Primary School.

Documents typically required
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
  • Latest school report
  • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
  • Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to Nieuwe Drift Primary School for the next school year?

To apply to Nieuwe Drift Primary School for the next academic year, register on the WCED Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Nieuwe Drift Primary School as a preferred school. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Nieuwe Drift Primary School via phone 021 872 4217.

What documents do I need to apply at Nieuwe Drift Primary School?

Nieuwe Drift Primary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Nieuwe Drift Primary School (phone 021 872 4217) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the WCED Online Admissions.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
Boland Road Noorder Paarl 7623
Postal address
Posbus 7300 Noorder-Paarl Unknown 7623
Telephone
021 872 4217
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
108321745
Circuit
8
Ward
10203017.0
Local municipality
Drakenstein
District municipality
Cape Winelands
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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