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Cornelius Schools Primary School

Private primary school · De Kuilen, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Cornelius Schools Primary School, a private primary school serving De Kuilen, City Of Cape Town. Around 264 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Cornelius Schools Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Cornelius Schools Primary School is a private primary school in De Kuilen, City Of Cape Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

264
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Cornelius Schools Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Cornelius Schools Primary School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Cornelius Schools Primary School's 264; 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 Cornelius Schools Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cornelius Schools Primary School, 1,970 compared with 264; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Cornelius Schools Primary School's 264; 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 Cornelius Schools Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Cornelius Schools Primary School's 264; 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 Cornelius Schools Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Cornelius Schools Primary School's 264; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Cornelius Schools Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Cornelius Schools Primary School's 264; is a private combined school, a different phase than Cornelius Schools Primary School; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cornelius Schools 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 Cornelius Schools Primary School's 264; 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 Cornelius Schools Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cornelius Schools Primary School, 1,977 compared with 264; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Cornelius Schools Primary School's 264; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cornelius Schools Primary School, 1,970 compared with 264; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
37 Van Der Stel Street De Kuilen Kuilsriver 7580
Postal
37 Van Der Stel Street Unknown Unknown 7580
Telephone
021 023 1093
EMIS number
100000777

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cornelius Schools 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 Cornelius Schools Primary School directly, on 021 023 1093, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cornelius Schools 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 Cornelius Schools Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cornelius Schools Primary 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 Cornelius Schools 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 Cornelius Schools Primary School?
Cornelius Schools Primary School reported 264 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Cornelius Schools Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Cornelius Schools Primary 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.
Is Cornelius Schools Primary School a public or private school?
Cornelius Schools Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Cornelius Schools Primary School?
You can call 021 023 1093. It is located at 37 Van Der Stel Street De Kuilen Kuilsriver 7580.
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