Overview
Karitas Skool is a public special-needs school located in Louwville, Vredenburg, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 211 learners and is staffed by 20 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 11:1), operating as a fee-charging school. It falls within the West Coast education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 68 other special needs schools in Western Cape.
School fees
Fees at Karitas Skool are confirmed by the SGB before the academic year begins.
Public special-needs school; fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Karitas Skool for 2027?
Karitas Skool is a fee-charging public school in the West Coast district. Indicative 2027 fees: Contact the school for exact fees. Exact fees are confirmed by the School Governing Body before the school year begins. To get the official 2027 fee schedule, phone 022 715 1676.
Is Karitas Skool a no-fee school?
Karitas Skool does charge school fees. The amount is reviewed and approved annually by the School Governing Body.
What is the quintile of Karitas Skool and what does it mean for fees?
Quintile classification is not available for Karitas Skool. Contact the school for details on its funding category.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Karitas Skool, families in Western Cape apply via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Karitas Skool. The exact the relevant grade process in the West Coast education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Karitas Skool
Call 022 715 1676 to confirm whether Karitas Skool has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Karitas Skool as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Karitas Skool (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Karitas Skool.
- 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)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Karitas Skool for the next school year?
Karitas Skool processes applications online via the WCED Online Admissions. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. Reach the school directly via phone 022 715 1676 to confirm openings in the West Coast district.
What documents do I need to apply at Karitas Skool?
When applying to Karitas Skool, you'll typically need: • 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) Additional items may be requested by Karitas Skool depending on the grade; confirm via phone 022 715 1676.