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Forres Primary School

Private primary school · Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (10 circuit)

Forres Primary School is a private primary school in Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 191 learners.

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Located in Rondebosch, City Of Cape Town, Forres Primary School is a private primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

191
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Forres Primary School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Forres Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Forres Primary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Forres Primary School's 191; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forres Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Forres Primary School's 191; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forres Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Forres Primary School's 191; is a private combined school, a different phase than Forres Primary School; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forres Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Forres Primary School's 191; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Forres Primary School, 1,585 compared with 191; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forres 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 Forres Primary School, 2,089 compared with 191; is a private combined school, a different phase than Forres Primary School; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forres Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Forres Primary School, 2,037 compared with 191; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forres 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 Forres Primary School's 191; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Forres Primary School, 1,970 compared with 191; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Forres Primary School's 191; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
24 Park Road Rondebosch 7700
Postal
24 Park Road Rondebosch Unknown 7700
Telephone
021 689 2727
Website
forresschool.co.za
Email
admin@forres.co.za
EMIS number
105000805

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Forres 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 Forres Primary School directly, on 021 689 2727, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Forres 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 Forres Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Forres Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Forres 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 Forres Primary School?
Forres Primary School reported 191 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Forres Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Forres Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Forres Primary School a public or private school?
Forres Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Forres Primary School?
You can call 021 689 2727. It is located at 24 Park Road Rondebosch 7700.
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