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Blouvlei School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (8 circuit)

Welcome to Blouvlei School, a public school serving Retreat, City Of Cape Town. Around 189 learners are enrolled here.

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

Blouvlei School is a public school in Retreat, City Of Cape Town.

189
Learners
14
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Blouvlei 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 Blouvlei School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Blouvlei School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Blouvlei School's 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blouvlei School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blouvlei School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Blouvlei School's 189; is a public primary school, a different phase than Blouvlei School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Blouvlei School, 1,754 compared with 189; is a public primary school, a different phase than Blouvlei School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Blouvlei School, 1,690 compared with 189; is a public primary school, a different phase than Blouvlei School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Blouvlei School, 1,646 compared with 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blouvlei School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blouvlei 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 Blouvlei School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Blouvlei School's 189; 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 Blouvlei School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Blouvlei School's 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blouvlei School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blouvlei School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Blouvlei School, 1,977 compared with 189; is a public primary school, a different phase than Blouvlei School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Blouvlei School's 189; is a public primary school, a different phase than Blouvlei School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Blouvlei School, 1,970 compared with 189; is a public primary school, a different phase than Blouvlei School; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Blouvlei School for 2027

Because Blouvlei 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
6De Laan 89 Retreat 7945
Postal
Posbus 124 Cape Town Unknown 7965
Telephone
021 712 0857
EMIS number
105314196

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Blouvlei 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 Blouvlei School directly, on 021 712 0857, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Blouvlei 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Blouvlei School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Blouvlei 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 Blouvlei School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Blouvlei School?
Blouvlei School reported 189 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Blouvlei School?
Yes, Blouvlei 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 Blouvlei School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Blouvlei School.
Is Blouvlei School a public or private school?
Blouvlei School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Blouvlei School?
You can call 021 712 0857. It is located at 6De Laan 89 Retreat 7945.
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