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Abbott's College Rondebosch

Private secondary school · Belmont Park, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (8 circuit)

Welcome to Abbott's College Rondebosch, a private secondary school serving Belmont Park, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 257 learners.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Abbott's College Rondebosch, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Abbott's College Rondebosch is a private secondary school in Belmont Park, City Of Cape Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

257
Learners
30
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Abbott's College Rondebosch sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Abbott's College Rondebosch compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Abbott's College Rondebosch, 1,845 compared with 257; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Abbott's College Rondebosch doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Abbott's College Rondebosch, 1,720 compared with 257; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Abbott's College Rondebosch doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Abbott's College Rondebosch, 1,682 compared with 257; is a private combined school, a different phase than Abbott's College Rondebosch; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Abbott's College Rondebosch doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Abbott's College Rondebosch, 1,634 compared with 257; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Abbott's College Rondebosch's 257; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Abbott's College Rondebosch doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Abbott's College Rondebosch.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Abbott's College Rondebosch's 257; is a private combined school, a different phase than Abbott's College Rondebosch; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Abbott's College Rondebosch doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Abbott's College Rondebosch's 257; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Abbott's College Rondebosch doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Abbott's College Rondebosch, 1,977 compared with 257; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Abbott's College Rondebosch's 257; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Abbott's College Rondebosch, 1,970 compared with 257; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Belmont Road Belmont Park Rondebosch 7700
Postal
Po Box 2317 Clareinch Unknown 7770
Telephone
021 671 1173
EMIS number
105000798
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Abbott's College Rondebosch?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Abbott's College Rondebosch directly, on 021 671 1173, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Abbott's College Rondebosch?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Abbott's College Rondebosch the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Abbott's College Rondebosch to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Abbott's College Rondebosch?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Abbott's College Rondebosch?
Abbott's College Rondebosch reported 257 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Abbott's College Rondebosch?
Yes. As a private school, Abbott's College Rondebosch sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Abbott's College Rondebosch's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Abbott's College Rondebosch.
Is Abbott's College Rondebosch a public or private school?
Abbott's College Rondebosch is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Abbott's College Rondebosch?
You can call 021 671 1173. It is located at Belmont Road Belmont Park Rondebosch 7700.
Related

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