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Bosmansdam Primary School

Public primary school · Bothasig, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (1 circuit)

Bosmansdam Primary School is a public primary school in Bothasig, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 940 learners.

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

Located in Bothasig, City Of Cape Town, Bosmansdam Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

940
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bosmansdam Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Bosmansdam Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how Bosmansdam Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Bosmansdam Primary School, 2,089 compared with 940; 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 Bosmansdam Primary 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 Bosmansdam Primary School's 940, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bosmansdam Primary School, 1,970 compared with 940, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bosmansdam Primary School, 1,837 compared with 940; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bosmansdam Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bosmansdam Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bosmansdam Primary School, 1,726 compared with 940; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bosmansdam Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Bosmansdam Primary School, 2,089 compared with 940; 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 Bosmansdam Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bosmansdam Primary School, 2,037 compared with 940; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bosmansdam Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bosmansdam Primary 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 Bosmansdam Primary School's 940, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bosmansdam Primary School, 1,970 compared with 940, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Bosmansdam Primary School's 940, 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bosmansdam Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Bosmansdam Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Elbrecht Street Bothasig 7441
Postal
1 Elbrecht Street Cape Town Unknown 7441
Telephone
021 558 2410
EMIS number
102309211
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bosmansdam 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 Bosmansdam Primary School directly, on 021 558 2410, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bosmansdam Primary 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bosmansdam Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bosmansdam 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 Bosmansdam 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 Bosmansdam Primary School?
Bosmansdam Primary School reported 940 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Bosmansdam Primary School?
Yes, Bosmansdam 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 Bosmansdam Primary School a public or private school?
Bosmansdam Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bosmansdam Primary School?
You can call 021 558 2410. It is located at 1 Elbrecht Street Bothasig 7441.
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