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Douglas Road Primary School

Public primary school · Wynberg, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (8 circuit)

Douglas Road Primary School is a public primary school based in Wynberg, City Of Cape Town. Around 262 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Wynberg, City Of Cape Town, Douglas Road Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

262
Learners
8
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Douglas Road Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Douglas Road Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Douglas Road Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Douglas Road Primary School, 1,847 compared with 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Douglas Road Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Douglas Road Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Douglas Road Primary School, 1,780 compared with 262, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Douglas Road Primary School's 262, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Douglas Road Primary School's 262, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Douglas Road Primary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Douglas Road Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Douglas Road Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Douglas Road Primary School, 2,089 compared with 262; 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 Douglas Road Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Douglas Road Primary School, 2,037 compared with 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Douglas Road Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Douglas Road 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 Douglas Road Primary School's 262, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Douglas Road Primary School, 1,970 compared with 262, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Douglas Road Primary School's 262, 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 Douglas Road Primary School for 2027

Because Douglas Road Primary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
63 Douglas Road Wynberg 7800
Postal
63 Douglas Road Wynberg Unknown 7800
Telephone
021 797 9533
Website
douglasroadprimary.co.za
Email
info@douglasroadprimaryschool.com
EMIS number
105310212

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Douglas Road 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 Douglas Road Primary School directly, on 021 797 9533, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Douglas Road 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 Douglas Road Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Douglas Road 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 Douglas Road 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 Douglas Road Primary School?
Douglas Road Primary School reported 262 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Douglas Road Primary School?
Yes, Douglas Road 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 Douglas Road Primary School a public or private school?
Douglas Road Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Douglas Road Primary School?
You can call 021 797 9533. It is located at 63 Douglas Road Wynberg 7800.
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