Gouda

25 primary schools · 3 municipalities

School landscape for house-hunters

Data coverage: high

There are 25 primary schools available in Gouda and the surrounding municipalities. The offering is diverse, with a strong presence of denominational schools and a large majority of PO-BO schools. Scores vary significantly, ranging from a minimum of 3.5 to a maximum of 80.9.

Education landscape

The offering consists of 25 schools, of which 76% are PO-BO schools. There is a broad mix of religious orientations, with Roman Catholic (28%) and Protestant-Christian (24%) as the largest groups.

The average score is 55.1, with a spread ranging from below 45 to above 70. There are 8 schools with a score of 70+, while 4 schools score below 45.

There is a wide variation in both educational forms and religious backgrounds, providing diverse options for parents.

Useful to know

Schools are spread across Gouda, Waddinxveen, and Oudewater
Large choice of denominational and public schools
The number of schools with a score above 70 is 8

Watch outs

The spread of scores is large; research specific schools in the area
Check the specific educational form (e.g., PO-BO vs. SO)

Next steps

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Check waiting lists/enrollment policy

AI-assisted summary based on public school data — not a judgement of the neighbourhood or housing market. · 2026-09-21

Plaswyckschool

2804 GG · waddinxveen