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Beacon School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (7 circuit)

Beacon School is a public school in Westridge, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 279 learners.

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

Located in Westridge, City Of Cape Town, Beacon School is a public school.

279
Learners
29
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Beacon 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 Beacon School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Beacon School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon School, 1,847 compared with 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beacon School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Beacon School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon School, 1,780 compared with 279; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Beacon School's 279; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Beacon School's 279; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Beacon School's 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beacon School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Beacon 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 Beacon School, 2,089 compared with 279; 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 Beacon School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon School, 2,037 compared with 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beacon School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Beacon 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 Beacon School's 279; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon School, 1,970 compared with 279; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Beacon School's 279; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beacon 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 Beacon School for 2027

Beacon 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
Loganberryweg Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
Posbus 346 Town Centre Mitchell's Plain 7789
Telephone
021 371 4324
EMIS number
106494623
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Beacon 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 Beacon School directly, on 021 371 4324, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Beacon 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 Beacon School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Beacon 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 Beacon School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Beacon School?
Beacon School reported 279 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Beacon School?
Yes, Beacon 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 Beacon School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Beacon School.
Is Beacon School a public or private school?
Beacon School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Beacon School?
You can call 021 371 4324. It is located at Loganberryweg Westridge Mitchells Plain 7785.
Related

Related schools in Cape Town

A few other schools in the Westridge, City Of Cape Town area: