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Carel Du Toit Sentrum School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Carel Du Toit Sentrum School, a public school serving Tygerberg Hospital, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 104 learners.

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

Carel Du Toit Sentrum School is a public school in Tygerberg Hospital, City Of Cape Town.

104
Learners
25
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, Carel Du Toit Sentrum 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 Carel Du Toit Sentrum School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against Carel Du Toit Sentrum School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Carel Du Toit Sentrum School's 104; 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 Carel Du Toit Sentrum School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carel Du Toit Sentrum School, 1,977 compared with 104; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carel Du Toit Sentrum School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Carel Du Toit Sentrum School's 104; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carel Du Toit Sentrum School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against Carel Du Toit Sentrum School's 104; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carel Du Toit Sentrum School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carel Du Toit Sentrum School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against Carel Du Toit Sentrum School's 104; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carel Du Toit Sentrum School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Carel Du Toit Sentrum School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Carel Du Toit Sentrum School's 104; 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 Carel Du Toit Sentrum School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Carel Du Toit Sentrum School's 104; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carel Du Toit Sentrum School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carel Du Toit Sentrum School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carel Du Toit Sentrum School, 1,977 compared with 104; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carel Du Toit Sentrum School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Carel Du Toit Sentrum School's 104; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carel Du Toit Sentrum School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carel Du Toit Sentrum School, 1,970 compared with 104; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carel Du Toit Sentrum 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 Carel Du Toit Sentrum School for 2027

Carel Du Toit Sentrum 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
Francie Van Zijle Drive Tygerberg Hospital Parow 7500
Postal
Posbus 19130 Tygerberg Unknown 7505
Telephone
021 938 5312
EMIS number
101301602

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Carel Du Toit Sentrum 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 Carel Du Toit Sentrum School directly, on 021 938 5312, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Carel Du Toit Sentrum 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 Carel Du Toit Sentrum School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Carel Du Toit Sentrum 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 Carel Du Toit Sentrum School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Carel Du Toit Sentrum School?
Carel Du Toit Sentrum School reported 104 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 4 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 Carel Du Toit Sentrum School?
Yes, Carel Du Toit Sentrum 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 Carel Du Toit Sentrum School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Carel Du Toit Sentrum School.
Is Carel Du Toit Sentrum School a public or private school?
Carel Du Toit Sentrum School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Carel Du Toit Sentrum School?
You can call 021 938 5312. It is located at Francie Van Zijle Drive Tygerberg Hospital Parow 7500.
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