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Chere Botha School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Oakdale, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (7 circuit)

Chere Botha School is a public school in Oakdale, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 326 learners.

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

Located in Oakdale, City Of Cape Town, Chere Botha School is a public school.

326
Learners
31
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Chere Botha School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Chere Botha School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro East district

Here is how Chere Botha School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro East district.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chere Botha School, 2,037 compared with 326; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chere Botha School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chere Botha School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Chere Botha School's 326; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chere Botha School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School teaches considerably more learners than Chere Botha School, 1,907 compared with 326; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chere Botha School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chere Botha School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chere Botha School, 1,797 compared with 326; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chere Botha School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chere Botha School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chere Botha School, 1,790 compared with 326; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chere Botha School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Chere Botha School, 2,089 compared with 326; 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 Chere Botha School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chere Botha School, 2,037 compared with 326; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chere Botha School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chere Botha 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 Chere Botha School's 326; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chere Botha School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chere Botha School, 1,970 compared with 326; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chere Botha School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Chere Botha School's 326; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chere Botha School; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Chere Botha School for 2027

Chere Botha 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
20 Meerlust Street Oak Glen Bellville 7530
Postal
20 Meerlust Street Oak Glen Bellville 7530
Telephone
021 910 5300
EMIS number
101328529
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chere Botha 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 Chere Botha School directly, on 021 910 5300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chere Botha 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Chere Botha School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Chere Botha 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 Chere Botha School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Chere Botha School?
Chere Botha School reported 326 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Chere Botha School?
Yes, Chere Botha 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 Chere Botha School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Chere Botha School.
Is Chere Botha School a public or private school?
Chere Botha School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chere Botha School?
You can call 021 910 5300. It is located at 20 Meerlust Street Oak Glen Bellville 7530.
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