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Boston Private School

Private combined school · Belgravia -Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Boston Private School, a private combined school serving Belgravia -Bellville, City Of Cape Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Boston Private School is a private combined school in Belgravia -Bellville, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

442
Learners
36
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Boston Private School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Boston Private School entered 44 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023444397.7%
2024343397.1%
20254444100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Boston Private School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8337.5%
Mathematical Literacy2626100.0%
Physical Sciences5360.0%
Life Sciences111090.9%
Business Studies151386.7%
History99100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro East district

Here is how Boston Private School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro East district.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Boston Private School's 442; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Boston Private School's 100%.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boston Private School, 1,970 compared with 442; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Boston Private School's 442; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.5% against Boston Private School's 100%).
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Boston Private School's 442; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Boston Private School's 100%).
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Boston Private School's 442; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Boston Private School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Boston Private School's 442, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Boston Private School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Boston Private School's 442; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Boston Private School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boston Private School, 1,977 compared with 442; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Boston Private School's 442; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boston Private School, 1,970 compared with 442; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Leipoldtstraat 7 De La Haye Bellville 7532
Postal
Po Box 1507 Sanlamhof Unknown 7530
Telephone
021 948 4051
Website
bostonprivate.co.za
EMIS number
101007208

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boston Private 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 Boston Private School directly, on 021 948 4051, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Boston Private 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 Boston Private School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Boston Private School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Boston Private School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Boston Private School?
Boston Private School reported 442 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Boston Private School?
Yes. As a private school, Boston Private School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Boston Private School's matric results like?
Boston Private School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.7% since 2023.
Is Boston Private School a public or private school?
Boston Private School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Boston Private School?
You can call 021 948 4051. It is located at Leipoldtstraat 7 De La Haye Bellville 7532.
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