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Habibia Primary School

Public primary school · Rylands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (8 circuit)

Welcome to Habibia Primary School, a public primary school serving Rylands, City Of Cape Town. Around 1,001 learners are enrolled here.

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Habibia Primary School is a public primary school in Rylands, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,001
Learners
38
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, Habibia 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 Habibia Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

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

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Habibia Primary School, 1,845 compared with 1,001; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Habibia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Habibia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Habibia Primary School, 1,720 compared with 1,001; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Habibia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Habibia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Habibia Primary School, 1,682 compared with 1,001; 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 Habibia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Habibia Primary School, 1,634 compared with 1,001, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Habibia Primary School's 1,001; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Habibia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Habibia 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 Habibia Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Habibia Primary School's 1,001; 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 Habibia 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 Habibia Primary School's 1,001; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Habibia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Habibia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Habibia Primary School, 1,977 compared with 1,001, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Habibia Primary School's 1,001, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Habibia Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,001, 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 Habibia Primary School for 2027

Because Habibia 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
40 Johnston Road Athlone 7764
Postal
40 Johnston Road Athlone Unknown 7764
Telephone
021 638 4605
Website
habibiaprimary.com
Email
info@habibiaprimary.com
EMIS number
105486027

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Habibia 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 Habibia Primary School directly, on 021 638 4605, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Habibia 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 Habibia Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Habibia 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 Habibia 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 Habibia Primary School?
Habibia Primary School reported 1,001 learners and 38 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 Habibia Primary School?
Yes, Habibia 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 Habibia Primary School a public or private school?
Habibia Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Habibia Primary School?
You can call 021 638 4605. It is located at 40 Johnston Road Athlone 7764.
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