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Ellerton Primary School

Public primary school · Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Ellerton Primary School, a public primary school serving Three Anchor Bay, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 462 learners.

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Ellerton Primary School is a public primary school in Three Anchor Bay, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

462
Learners
20
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Ellerton Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ellerton Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Ellerton Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ellerton Primary School, 1,845 compared with 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ellerton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ellerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ellerton Primary School, 1,720 compared with 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ellerton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ellerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Ellerton Primary School, 1,682 compared with 462; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ellerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ellerton Primary School, 1,634 compared with 462, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Ellerton Primary School's 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ellerton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ellerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Ellerton Primary School's 462; 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 Ellerton 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 Ellerton Primary School's 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ellerton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ellerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ellerton Primary School, 1,977 compared with 462, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Ellerton Primary School's 462, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ellerton Primary School, 1,970 compared with 462, 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ellerton Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ellerton 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
227 Main Road Three Anchor Bay 8050
Postal
P O Box Sea Point Three Anchor Bay 8060
Telephone
021 434 2441
Website
ellertonprimaryschool.co.za
Email
info@ellertonprimaryschool.co.za
EMIS number
103309241

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ellerton 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 Ellerton Primary School directly, on 021 434 2441, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ellerton 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 Ellerton Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ellerton 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 Ellerton 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 Ellerton Primary School?
Ellerton Primary School reported 462 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Ellerton Primary School?
Yes, Ellerton 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 Ellerton Primary School a public or private school?
Ellerton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ellerton Primary School?
You can call 021 434 2441. It is located at 227 Main Road Three Anchor Bay 8050.
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