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Blossom Street Primary School

Public primary school · Silvertown, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Blossom Street Primary School, a public primary school serving Silvertown, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 541 learners.

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

Blossom Street Primary School is a public primary school in Silvertown, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

541
Learners
17
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, Blossom Street 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 Blossom Street Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Blossom Street Primary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Blossom Street Primary School, 1,845 compared with 541; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blossom Street Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blossom Street Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Blossom Street Primary School, 1,720 compared with 541; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blossom Street Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blossom Street Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Blossom Street Primary School, 1,682 compared with 541; 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 Blossom Street Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Blossom Street Primary School, 1,634 compared with 541, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Blossom Street Primary School's 541; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blossom Street Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blossom Street Primary School 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 Blossom Street Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Blossom Street Primary School's 541; 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 Blossom Street Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Blossom Street Primary School's 541; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blossom Street Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blossom Street Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Blossom Street Primary School, 1,977 compared with 541, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Blossom Street Primary School's 541, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Blossom Street Primary School, 1,970 compared with 541, 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 Blossom Street Primary School for 2027

Because Blossom Street Primary 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
22 22 Blossom Street Silvertown Athlone 7764
Postal
Blossom Street Athlone Unknown 7764
Telephone
021 637 1424
EMIS number
105480134
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Blossom Street 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 Blossom Street Primary School directly, on 021 637 1424, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Blossom Street 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 Blossom Street Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Blossom Street 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 Blossom Street 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 Blossom Street Primary School?
Blossom Street Primary School reported 541 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Blossom Street Primary School?
Yes, Blossom Street 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 Blossom Street Primary School a public or private school?
Blossom Street Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Blossom Street Primary School?
You can call 021 637 1424. It is located at 22 22 Blossom Street Silvertown Athlone 7764.
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