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Arrears School Fees

EDGEMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Source domain: edgemeadprimary.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document outlines the policy and procedures for handling arrears in school fees at Edgemead Primary School, including the requirement for parents to pay fees annually in advance or in instalments, with discounts for early payment. It explains that financial relief or exemption from fees is available through a formal annual application process, dependent on income, and must be submitted by 16 February 2026. The school emphasizes that unpaid fees are a statutory obligation and may lead to debt collection actions. Relief applications are confidential and require submission of forms to Mrs Cynthia Smith, with decisions made by the School Governing Body.

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Installment Payment Plan for School Fees

Parents may pay school fees in 10 equal instalments starting 1 February 2026 and ending 1 November 2026. If any instalment is late, the full outstanding amount becomes due immediately.

Who it is for
parents of students at Edgemead Primary School
How to act on it
Begin monthly payments starting 1 February 2026 through the school's finance system.
Closes
1 November 2026

The document's recorded date is 31 December 2025. Confirm on the official source.

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Fees may be paid in 10 equal instalments commencing on the 1 st February 2026 and ending 1 November 2026.
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Early Payment Discount for Full Fees

Parents can pay their entire school fees in advance to receive a discount: 8% if paid by 31 December 2025, 7% in January 2026, and 6% in February 2026.

Who it is for
parents of students at Edgemead Primary School
How to act on it
Pay full school fees by the specified date to qualify for the discount.

The document's recorded date is 31 December 2025. Confirm on the official source.

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Fees may be paid in full by 31 December 2025 in which case a 8% discount will be granted.

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Key Takeaways

  • Arrears School Fees
  • Edgemead Primary School
  • fees@edgemeadprimary.co.za
  • csmith@edgemeaprimary.co.za
  • Section 40 of the South African Schools Act 1996
  • application deadline: 16 February 2026
  • discounts: 8% if paid by 31 December 2025, 7% in January 2026, 6% in February 2026
  • instalments from 1 February 2026 to 1 November 2026
  • full payment due if any instalment is late
  • relief requires formal application and interview
  • exemption criteria per Government Gazette 39392 of 17 November 2006
  • debt collection and legal costs borne by parent
  • parents must re-apply yearly even if previously assisted
  • Edgemead Primary School
  • Mrs Cynthia Smith
  • SAM VAN HEERDEN
  • Treasurer: GOVERNING BODY
  • South African Schools Act 1996
  • The Exemption of Parents from School Fee Regulations
  • Government Gazette 39392 of 17 November 2006

Dates

Closing Date

31 December 2025