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Fanie Theron Primary School

Public primary school · Peerless Park North, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Fanie Theron Primary School, a public primary school serving Peerless Park North, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,332 learners.

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Fanie Theron Primary School is a public primary school in Peerless Park North, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,332
Learners
51
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, Fanie Theron 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 Fanie Theron Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Fanie Theron Primary School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Fanie Theron Primary School's 1,332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fanie Theron Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fanie Theron Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fanie Theron Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,332, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Fanie Theron Primary School's 1,332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fanie Theron Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fanie Theron Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is a similar size to Fanie Theron Primary School, with 1,797 learners against 1,332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fanie Theron Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fanie Theron Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School is a similar size to Fanie Theron Primary School, with 1,790 learners against 1,332, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Fanie Theron Primary School's 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 Fanie Theron 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 Fanie Theron Primary School's 1,332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fanie Theron Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fanie Theron Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fanie Theron Primary School, 1,977 compared with 1,332, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Fanie Theron Primary School's 1,332, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fanie Theron Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,332, 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 Fanie Theron Primary School for 2027

Because Fanie Theron 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
Cnr Of Bosman & Krige Street Kraaifontein 7570
Postal
Posbus 51 Cape Gate Unknown 7562
Telephone
021 988 7490
Website
fanietheron.co.za
Email
info@fanietheron.co.za
EMIS number
101309245

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fanie Theron 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 Fanie Theron Primary School directly, on 021 988 7490, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fanie Theron 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 Fanie Theron Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fanie Theron 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 Fanie Theron 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 Fanie Theron Primary School?
Fanie Theron Primary School reported 1,332 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Fanie Theron Primary School?
Yes, Fanie Theron 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 Fanie Theron Primary School a public or private school?
Fanie Theron Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fanie Theron Primary School?
You can call 021 988 7490. It is located at Cnr Of Bosman & Krige Street Kraaifontein 7570.
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