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Chokmah Independent School

Private combined school · Kempenville, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (1 circuit)

Chokmah Independent School is a private combined school in Kempenville, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 344 learners.

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

Located in Kempenville, City Of Cape Town, Chokmah Independent School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

344
Learners
21
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Chokmah Independent School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Chokmah Independent School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Metro East district

Here is how Chokmah Independent School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro East district.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chokmah Independent School, 2,037 compared with 344; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chokmah Independent 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 Chokmah Independent School's 344; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School teaches considerably more learners than Chokmah Independent School, 1,907 compared with 344; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chokmah Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chokmah Independent School, 1,797 compared with 344; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chokmah Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chokmah Independent School, 1,790 compared with 344; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 Chokmah Independent School, 2,089 compared with 344, and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chokmah Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chokmah Independent School, 2,037 compared with 344; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chokmah Independent 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 Chokmah Independent School's 344; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chokmah Independent School, 1,970 compared with 344; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Chokmah Independent School's 344; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4 Retief Street 7530
Postal
4 Retief Street Unknown Unknown 7530
Telephone
99
EMIS number
100000792
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chokmah Independent 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 Chokmah Independent School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chokmah Independent 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 Chokmah Independent School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Chokmah Independent School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Chokmah Independent School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Chokmah Independent School?
Chokmah Independent School reported 344 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Chokmah Independent School?
Yes. As a private school, Chokmah Independent 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 Chokmah Independent School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Chokmah Independent School.
Is Chokmah Independent School a public or private school?
Chokmah Independent School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Chokmah Independent School?
You can call 99. It is located at 4 Retief Street 7530.
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