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Astra School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Montevideo, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (3 circuit)

Astra School is a public school in Montevideo, City Of Cape Town. Around 154 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Astra School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Montevideo, City Of Cape Town, Astra School is a public school.

154
Learners
28
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Astra 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 Astra 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 Astra School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Astra School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Astra School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Astra School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Astra School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Astra School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Astra School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Astra School's 154; 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 Astra School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Astra School's 154; is a public primary school, a different phase than Astra School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Astra School, 1,585 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Astra School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Astra 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 Astra School, 2,089 compared with 154; 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 Astra School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Astra School, 2,037 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Astra School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Astra 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 Astra School's 154; is a public primary school, a different phase than Astra School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Astra School, 1,970 compared with 154; is a public primary school, a different phase than Astra School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Astra School's 154; is a public primary school, a different phase than Astra 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 Astra School for 2027

As a public school, Astra School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Palottiweg Montana 7490
Postal
Posbus 21106 Durrheim Unknown 7491
Telephone
021 934 0155
EMIS number
102484679

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Astra 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 Astra School directly, on 021 934 0155, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Astra 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 Astra School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Astra 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 Astra School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Astra School?
Astra School reported 154 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Astra School?
Yes, Astra 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 Astra School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Astra School.
Is Astra School a public or private school?
Astra School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Astra School?
You can call 021 934 0155. It is located at Palottiweg Montana 7490.
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