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Ambleside School Of Hout Bay

Private combined school · Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Ambleside School Of Hout Bay, a private combined school serving Hout Bay, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 146 learners.

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Ambleside School Of Hout Bay is a private combined school in Hout Bay, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

146
Learners
19
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Ambleside School Of Hout Bay 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ambleside School Of Hout Bay, 1,845 compared with 146; 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ambleside School Of Hout Bay, 1,720 compared with 146; 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Ambleside School Of Hout Bay, 1,682 compared with 146, and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ambleside School Of Hout Bay doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ambleside School Of Hout Bay, 1,634 compared with 146; 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay's 146; 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Ambleside School Of Hout Bay's 146, and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ambleside School Of Hout Bay doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Ambleside School Of Hout Bay's 146; 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ambleside School Of Hout Bay, 1,977 compared with 146; 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay's 146; 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay, 1,970 compared with 146; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
120 Milner Road Hout Bay 7806
Postal
Po Box 26300 Cape Town Unknown 7872
Telephone
021 790 4449
Website
amblesideschool.co.za
Email
school.office@amblesideschool.co.za
EMIS number
105001047

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ambleside School Of Hout Bay?
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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay directly, on 021 790 4449, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ambleside School Of Hout Bay?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ambleside School Of Hout Bay the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ambleside School Of Hout Bay 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Ambleside School Of Hout Bay?
Ambleside School Of Hout Bay reported 146 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay?
Yes. As a private school, Ambleside School Of Hout Bay 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 Ambleside School Of Hout Bay's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Ambleside School Of Hout Bay.
Is Ambleside School Of Hout Bay a public or private school?
Ambleside School Of Hout Bay is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Ambleside School Of Hout Bay?
You can call 021 790 4449. It is located at 120 Milner Road Hout Bay 7806.
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