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Alpha School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Woodstock, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (9 circuit)

Alpha School is a public school based in Woodstock, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 114 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Alpha School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Woodstock, City Of Cape Town, Alpha School operates as a public school.

114
Learners
16
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Alpha School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Alpha School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Alpha School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Alpha School's 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Alpha School's 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Alpha School's 114; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Alpha School's 114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alpha School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alpha School, 1,585 compared with 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Alpha School, 2,089 compared with 114; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alpha School, 2,037 compared with 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Alpha School's 114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alpha School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alpha School, 1,970 compared with 114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alpha School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Alpha School's 114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alpha School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Alpha School for 2027

Because Alpha School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
84 Palmerston Road Woodstock 7925
Postal
Posbus 48 Cape Town Unknown 7915
Telephone
021 447 1213
EMIS number
103484644
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alpha School?
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 Alpha School directly, on 021 447 1213, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alpha School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Alpha School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alpha School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Alpha School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Alpha School?
Alpha School reported 114 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Alpha School?
Yes, Alpha School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Alpha School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Alpha School.
Is Alpha School a public or private school?
Alpha School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alpha School?
You can call 021 447 1213. It is located at 84 Palmerston Road Woodstock 7925.
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