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Gaia Waldorf School

Private primary school · Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (3 circuit)

Gaia Waldorf School is a private primary school based in Observatory, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 103 learners.

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

In Observatory, City Of Cape Town, Gaia Waldorf School operates as a private primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

103
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Gaia Waldorf 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 Gaia Waldorf School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Gaia Waldorf School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Gaia Waldorf School's 103; 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 Gaia Waldorf School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Gaia Waldorf School's 103; 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 Gaia Waldorf School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Gaia Waldorf School's 103; is a private combined school, a different phase than Gaia Waldorf School; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaia Waldorf School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Gaia Waldorf School's 103; 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 Gaia Waldorf School, 1,585 compared with 103; 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 Gaia Waldorf 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 Gaia Waldorf School, 2,089 compared with 103; is a private combined school, a different phase than Gaia Waldorf School; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaia Waldorf School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaia Waldorf School, 2,037 compared with 103; 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 Gaia Waldorf 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 Gaia Waldorf School's 103; 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 Gaia Waldorf School, 1,970 compared with 103; 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 Gaia Waldorf School's 103; 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
Oude Molen Eco Village Alexandra Road Pinelands 7405
Postal
Po Box 13416 Mowbray Unknown 7705
Telephone
021 447 0546
Website
gaiawaldorf.co.za
Email
admin@gaiawaldorf.co.za
EMIS number
100000029

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gaia Waldorf 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 Gaia Waldorf School directly, on 021 447 0546, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gaia Waldorf 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 Gaia Waldorf School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gaia Waldorf 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 Gaia Waldorf School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Gaia Waldorf School?
Gaia Waldorf School reported 103 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Gaia Waldorf School?
Yes. As a private school, Gaia Waldorf 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 Gaia Waldorf School a public or private school?
Gaia Waldorf School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Gaia Waldorf School?
You can call 021 447 0546. It is located at Oude Molen Eco Village Alexandra Road Pinelands 7405.
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