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Caravelle Primary School

Public primary school · Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (5 circuit)

Caravelle Primary School is a public primary school based in Rocklands, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 1,092 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Caravelle Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Rocklands, City Of Cape Town, Caravelle Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,092
Learners
34
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Caravelle Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Caravelle Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Caravelle Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caravelle Primary School, 1,847 compared with 1,092; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caravelle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caravelle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Caravelle Primary School, 1,780 compared with 1,092, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Caravelle Primary School's 1,092, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Caravelle Primary School's 1,092, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Caravelle Primary School's 1,092; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caravelle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caravelle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Caravelle Primary School, 2,089 compared with 1,092; 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 Caravelle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Caravelle Primary School, 2,037 compared with 1,092; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caravelle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caravelle 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 Caravelle Primary School's 1,092, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Caravelle Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,092, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Caravelle Primary School's 1,092, 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 Caravelle Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Caravelle 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
Caravelleweg Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
Caravelleweg Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7785
Telephone
021 392 6603
EMIS number
106490091
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Caravelle 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 Caravelle Primary School directly, on 021 392 6603, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Caravelle 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 Caravelle Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Caravelle 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 Caravelle 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 Caravelle Primary School?
Caravelle Primary School reported 1,092 learners and 34 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 Caravelle Primary School?
Yes, Caravelle 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 Caravelle Primary School a public or private school?
Caravelle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Caravelle Primary School?
You can call 021 392 6603. It is located at Caravelleweg Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7785.
Related

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