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De Waveren Primary School

Public primary school · Ruyterwacht, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (3 circuit)

De Waveren Primary School is a public primary school based in Ruyterwacht, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 591 learners.

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

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

591
Learners
20
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

De Waveren 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 De Waveren Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how De Waveren Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than De Waveren Primary School, 2,089 compared with 591; 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 De Waveren 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 De Waveren Primary School's 591, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than De Waveren Primary School, 1,970 compared with 591, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than De Waveren Primary School, 1,837 compared with 591; is a public secondary school, a different phase than De Waveren Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point De Waveren Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than De Waveren Primary School, 1,726 compared with 591; is a public secondary school, a different phase than De Waveren Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than De Waveren Primary School, 2,089 compared with 591; 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 De Waveren Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than De Waveren Primary School, 2,037 compared with 591; is a public secondary school, a different phase than De Waveren Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point De Waveren 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 De Waveren Primary School's 591, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than De Waveren Primary School, 1,970 compared with 591, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against De Waveren Primary School's 591, 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 De Waveren Primary School for 2027

As a public school, De Waveren 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
Hugenootstraat Ruyterwacht 7460
Postal
Hugenootstraat Ruyterwacht Unknown 7460
Telephone
021 534 6662
EMIS number
101309602

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at De Waveren 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 De Waveren Primary School directly, on 021 534 6662, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to De Waveren 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 De Waveren Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for De Waveren 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 De Waveren 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 De Waveren Primary School?
De Waveren Primary School reported 591 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 De Waveren Primary School?
Yes, De Waveren 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 De Waveren Primary School a public or private school?
De Waveren Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact De Waveren Primary School?
You can call 021 534 6662. It is located at Hugenootstraat Ruyterwacht 7460.
Related

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