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Edgemead Primary School

Public primary school · Edgemead, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (8 circuit)

Edgemead Primary School is a public primary school based in Edgemead, City Of Cape Town. Around 1,332 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

1,332
Learners
66
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Edgemead Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Edgemead Primary School, 2,089 compared with 1,332; 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 Edgemead 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 Edgemead Primary School's 1,332, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Edgemead Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,332, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Edgemead Primary School, with 1,837 learners against 1,332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edgemead Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edgemead Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is a similar size to Edgemead Primary School, with 1,726 learners against 1,332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edgemead 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 Edgemead Primary School, 2,089 compared with 1,332; 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 Edgemead Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edgemead Primary School, 2,037 compared with 1,332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edgemead Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edgemead 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 Edgemead Primary School's 1,332, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Edgemead Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,332, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Edgemead Primary School's 1,332, 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 Edgemead Primary School for 2027

Because Edgemead 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
Denison Way Edgemead 7441
Postal
Denison Way Edgemead Unknown 7441
Telephone
021 558 1007
Website
edgemeadprimary.co.za
Email
wgoetze@edgemeadprimary.co.za
EMIS number
102309238

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Edgemead 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 Edgemead Primary School directly, on 021 558 1007, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Edgemead 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 Edgemead Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Edgemead 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 Edgemead 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 Edgemead Primary School?
Edgemead Primary School reported 1,332 learners and 66 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 Edgemead Primary School?
Yes, Edgemead 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 Edgemead Primary School a public or private school?
Edgemead Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Edgemead Primary School?
You can call 021 558 1007. It is located at Denison Way Edgemead 7441.
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