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Bastion Primary School

Public primary school · Protea Heights, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Bastion Primary School, a public primary school serving Protea Heights, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,790 learners.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bastion Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bastion Primary School is a public primary school in Protea Heights, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,790
Learners
71
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Bastion Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bastion Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro East district

Here is how Bastion Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro East district.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Bastion Primary School, with 2,037 learners against 1,790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bastion Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bastion Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Bastion Primary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,790, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is a similar size to Bastion Primary School, with 1,907 learners against 1,790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bastion Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bastion Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is a similar size to Bastion Primary School, with 1,797 learners against 1,790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bastion Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bastion Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Wallacedene Primary School is a similar size to Bastion Primary School, with 1,763 learners against 1,790, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bastion Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Bastion Primary School, at 2,089 learners; 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 Bastion Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Bastion Primary School, with 2,037 learners against 1,790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bastion Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bastion Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bastion Primary School, at 1,977 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Bastion Primary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,790, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Bastion Primary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,790, 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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bastion Primary School for 2027

Bastion Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
34 Protea Road Brackenfell 7560
Postal
Posbus 613 Brackenfell Unknown 7561
Telephone
021 981 1882
EMIS number
107309204
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bastion Primary 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 Bastion Primary School directly, on 021 981 1882, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bastion Primary School?
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bastion Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bastion Primary 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 Bastion Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Bastion Primary School?
Bastion Primary School reported 1,790 learners and 71 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Bastion Primary School?
Yes, Bastion Primary 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.
Is Bastion Primary School a public or private school?
Bastion Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bastion Primary School?
You can call 021 981 1882. It is located at 34 Protea Road Brackenfell 7560.
Related

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