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Camps Bay Primary School

Public primary school · Camps Bay / Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Camps Bay Primary School, a public primary school serving Camps Bay / Bakoven, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 443 learners.

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Camps Bay Primary School is a public primary school in Camps Bay / Bakoven, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

443
Learners
33
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, Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Camps Bay Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Camps Bay Primary School, 1,845 compared with 443; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Camps Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camps Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Camps Bay Primary School, 1,720 compared with 443; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Camps Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camps Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Camps Bay Primary School, 1,682 compared with 443; 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 Camps Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Camps Bay Primary School, 1,634 compared with 443, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Camps Bay Primary School's 443; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Camps Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Camps Bay Primary School's 443; 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 Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay Primary School's 443; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Camps Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Camps Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Camps Bay Primary School, 1,977 compared with 443, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Camps Bay Primary School's 443, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Camps Bay Primary School, 1,970 compared with 443, 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 Camps Bay Primary School for 2027

Camps Bay Primary 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
11 Dunkeld Road Camps Bay 8005
Postal
P.o. Box 32477 Camps Bay Unknown 8040
Telephone
021 438 1503
Website
campsbayhigh.co.za
Email
info@campsbayhigh.co.za
EMIS number
103309222

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay Primary School directly, on 021 438 1503, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay Primary School?
Camps Bay Primary School reported 443 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Camps Bay Primary School?
Yes, Camps Bay 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 Camps Bay Primary School a public or private school?
Camps Bay Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Camps Bay Primary School?
You can call 021 438 1503. It is located at 11 Dunkeld Road Camps Bay 8005.
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