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Holy Cross Rc Primary School

Public primary school · Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (9 circuit)

Holy Cross Rc Primary School is a public primary school in Zonnebloem, City Of Cape Town. Around 447 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Zonnebloem, City Of Cape Town, Holy Cross Rc Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

447
Learners
17
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Holy Cross Rc Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Holy Cross Rc Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro Central district

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

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Holy Cross Rc Primary School's 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Holy Cross Rc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Rc 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 Holy Cross Rc Primary School's 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Holy Cross Rc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Rc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Holy Cross Rc Primary School's 447; 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 Holy Cross Rc 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 Holy Cross Rc Primary School's 447, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Rc Primary School, 1,585 compared with 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Holy Cross Rc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Rc 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 Holy Cross Rc Primary School, 2,089 compared with 447; 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 Holy Cross Rc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Rc Primary School, 2,037 compared with 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Holy Cross Rc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Rc 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 Holy Cross Rc Primary School's 447, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Rc Primary School, 1,970 compared with 447, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Holy Cross Rc Primary School's 447, 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Holy Cross Rc Primary School for 2027

Holy Cross Rc Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
29 Searle Street Cape Town 8001
Postal
P.o. Box 1137 Woodstock Unknown 7925
Telephone
021 465 2158
Website
holycross.co.za
Email
admin@holycross.co.za
EMIS number
103316369

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Holy Cross Rc 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 Holy Cross Rc Primary School directly, on 021 465 2158, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Holy Cross Rc 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 Holy Cross Rc Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Holy Cross Rc 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 Holy Cross Rc 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 Holy Cross Rc Primary School?
Holy Cross Rc Primary School reported 447 learners and 17 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 Holy Cross Rc Primary School?
Yes, Holy Cross Rc 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 Holy Cross Rc Primary School a public or private school?
Holy Cross Rc Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Holy Cross Rc Primary School?
You can call 021 465 2158. It is located at 29 Searle Street Cape Town 8001.
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