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Batavia Spesiale School

Public school of skills, unknown specialisation · Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (10 circuit)

Batavia Spesiale School is a public school in Claremont, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 512 learners.

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

Located in Claremont, City Of Cape Town, Batavia Spesiale School is a public school.

512
Learners
35
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Unknown
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Batavia Spesiale 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 Batavia Spesiale 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 Batavia Spesiale School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Batavia Spesiale School's 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Batavia Spesiale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Batavia Spesiale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Batavia Spesiale School's 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Batavia Spesiale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Batavia Spesiale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Batavia Spesiale School's 512; 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 Batavia Spesiale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Batavia Spesiale School's 512; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batavia Spesiale School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Batavia Spesiale School, 1,585 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Batavia Spesiale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Batavia Spesiale 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 Batavia Spesiale School, 2,089 compared with 512; 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 Batavia Spesiale School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Batavia Spesiale School, 2,037 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Batavia Spesiale School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Batavia Spesiale 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 Batavia Spesiale School's 512; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batavia Spesiale School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Batavia Spesiale School, 1,970 compared with 512; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batavia Spesiale School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Batavia Spesiale School's 512; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batavia Spesiale 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 Batavia Spesiale School for 2027

Because Batavia Spesiale 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
Laurierweg Claremont 7708
Postal
Posbus 36357 Glosderry Cape Town 7702
Telephone
021 671 5110
EMIS number
105302200
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Batavia Spesiale 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 Batavia Spesiale School directly, on 021 671 5110, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Batavia Spesiale 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 Batavia Spesiale School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Batavia Spesiale 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 Batavia Spesiale School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Batavia Spesiale School?
Batavia Spesiale School reported 512 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Batavia Spesiale School?
Yes, Batavia Spesiale 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 Batavia Spesiale School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Batavia Spesiale School.
Is Batavia Spesiale School a public or private school?
Batavia Spesiale School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Batavia Spesiale School?
You can call 021 671 5110. It is located at Laurierweg Claremont 7708.
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