In 1961, the original school building was rebuilt, laying the foundation for the new Vredenburg High School. As learner numbers continued to grow, the government approved the construction of a new high school, and in 1972 the two schools officially separated. They have since been known as Vredenburg Primary School (the original school building) and Vredenburg High School (the new campus). Mr W.C. Verster was appointed as the first principal of Vredenburg Primary School. A visionary leader well ahead of his time, he dreamed big and, through his innovative approach, established Vredenburg Primary School as a school of excellence on the West Coast.

During these years, Afrikaans remained the school’s primary language of instruction and a source of pride for both the school and the community. The school later became a parallel-medium institution, while Afrikaans continued to flourish. Today, we offer four Afrikaans Home Language classes and one English Home Language class in every grade. Our language and heritage remain an important part of our identity, reflected in our achievements in academics, sport, and culture. At the same time, we embrace learners from diverse language backgrounds and foster an inclusive and welcoming school community.

In 1925, Mr J.P.A. Lochner was appointed as principal, and in 1948/49 he wrote and composed the school anthem. Following the separation of the two schools in 1972, Vredenburg Primary School proudly retained the original school anthem, which continues to unite generations of learners.

Over the years, Vredenburg Primary School has continued to invest in its facilities, with the generous support of parents and the wider community—an investment in the future of every learner. Between 1974 and 1976, dedicated parents developed the school’s rugby fields through their hard work and commitment. During the decades that followed, numerous infrastructure projects were completed, including a library, mini tennis courts, a swimming pool, sports clubhouse, modernised administrative offices, a computer centre, eight new classrooms for Grades 4 and 5, tennis courts, a fibreglass swimming pool upgrade, a modern media centre, a tuck shop, upgraded sports changing rooms, improved netball and cricket facilities, a pavilion, five new Grade 3 classrooms, secure palisade fencing, data projectors in every classroom, a music centre, an art centre, and, in 2022, the iconic clock tower.