Cape Town school directory
Primary Schools in Cape Town
Looking for primary schools in Cape Town? CapeSchools lists 679 public and independent primary-school options across the city. Compare schools by suburb, school type, curriculum, gender, grades and other practical information to help build your family’s shortlist.
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2027 Grade R and Grade 1 admissions
Applications and placement support
The regular and late online application periods for Grade R and Grade 1 in 2027 have closed. Families still seeking a public-school placement should contact the Western Cape Education Department or their education district for assistance. Schools apply their own admissions policies, and a place at a preferred school cannot be guaranteed.
View current WCED admissions guidance →Search by location
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Compare Cape Town Primary Schools
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| School | Area | Type | Gender | Grades | Curriculum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blouberg Ridge Primary School | Bloubergrant | Public | Co-ed | 1–7 | CAPS |
| Table View Primary School | Table View | Public | Co-ed | R–7 | CAPS |
| Sunningdale Primary School | Sunningdale | Public | Co-ed | R–7 | CAPS |
| Edgemead Primary School | Edgemead | Public | Co-ed | 1–7 | CAPS |
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Primary-school profiles to compare
Kleinberg Primary School
- Public
Kleinberg Primary School is a public primary school in Ocean View, Cape Town. It forms part of the WCED Metro South district and is…
View school →Edward Primary School
- Public
- Primary school
- CAPS
Edward Primary School is a public primary school at 75 Owen Road, Clarkes Estate, Goodwood. It falls within the WCED Metro North district and…
View school →St. Clements RC Primary School
- Public
St. Clements RC Primary School is a public primary school serving Lotus River in Cape Town. It falls within the WCED Metro South district…
View school →Cecil Road Primary School
- Public
- Primary school
- CAPS
Cecil Road Primary School is a public primary school in Salt River, Cape Town. It forms part of the WCED Metro Central district and…
View school →Blouberg Ridge Primary School
- Public
- Co-ed
- Grades 1–7
- CAPS
Blouberg Ridge Primary School is a well-established public primary school in Bloubergrant, Cape Town, providing quality education for learners from Grade 1 to Grade…
View school →Table View Primary School
- Public
- Co-ed
- Grades R–7
- CAPS
Table View Primary School is a public, co-educational primary school in Table View, with Grade R at its Lilliput campus and primary grades at…
View school →Sunningdale Primary School
- Public
- Co-educational
- Grades R–7
- CAPS
Sunningdale Primary School is a public primary school in Sunningdale, Cape Town, offering quality education for learners from Grade R to Grade 7. Established…
View school →Edgemead Primary School
- Public
- Co-ed
- Grades 1–7
- CAPS
Edgemead Primary School is a public, co-educational primary school serving Grades 1 to 7 in Edgemead.
View school →Hidayatul Islam Primary School
- Independent
- Co-ed
- Primary school; approximately ages 6–13
- CAPS
Hidayatul Islam Primary School is an independent primary school in Kensington, Cape Town, serving children approximately six to thirteen years old. The school describes…
View school →Witsand Primary School
- Public
- Primary school
- CAPS national primary-school framework
Witsand Primary School is a public primary school serving the Witsand community in Atlantis, within the WCED Metro North district. It is officially listed…
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How to Compare Primary Schools in Cape Town
Grades and curriculum
Confirm whether the school begins at Grade R or Grade 1, the highest grade offered, the curriculum and the teaching language.
Admissions and timing
Public-school applications follow WCED timelines. Independent schools set their own dates, assessments and supporting-document requirements.
Fees and aftercare
Compare tuition with registration charges, uniforms, stationery, devices, transport, aftercare and extracurricular costs.
Learner support and daily fit
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I apply for a Cape Town primary school?
For Grade R and Grade 1 in 2027, the regular WCED application period ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. Dates change annually, so always use the current WCED admissions page and contact the relevant school or district if the listed period has closed. Independent schools set their own timelines.
Do all primary schools offer Grade R?
No. Grade ranges differ, and some schools operate Grade R at a separate campus. Confirm the entry grade and campus directly with each school.
What should I compare besides school fees?
Consider curriculum, teaching language, class size, location, transport, learner support, aftercare, activities and the full cost of uniforms, stationery and devices.
Does CapeSchools rank or recommend primary schools?
No. CapeSchools provides directory information to help families research options. Parents should visit shortlisted schools and verify admissions, fees and availability directly.
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Explore primary schoolsInformation updated September 2026. School details, admissions requirements, fees and available places can change; confirm important information directly with the school.
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