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Holy Cross Sisters' School (B)

Private primary school · Bloemhof, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (5 circuit)

In Bloemhof, City Of Cape Town, Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) operates as a private primary school. Around 423 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Holy Cross Sisters' School (B): where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) is a private primary school serving families in and around Bloemhof, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

423
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Metro East district

5 other schools in Metro East district, for comparison against Holy Cross Sisters' School (B).

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Holy Cross Sisters' School (B)'s 423; 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 Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Sisters' School (B), 1,970 compared with 423; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Holy Cross Sisters' School (B)'s 423; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Holy Cross Sisters' School (B)'s 423; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Holy Cross Sisters' School (B)'s 423; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Holy Cross Sisters' School (B).

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Holy Cross Sisters' School (B)'s 423; is a private combined school, a different phase than Holy Cross Sisters' School (B); and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Holy Cross Sisters' School (B)'s 423; 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 Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Sisters' School (B), 1,977 compared with 423; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Holy Cross Sisters' School (B)'s 423; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Sisters' School (B), 1,970 compared with 423; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bloemhof Street Bellville 7530
Postal
P.o. Box 1016 Bloemhof Bellville 7535
Telephone
021 919 4734
Website
holycross.co.za
Email
admin@holycross.co.za
EMIS number
101000830

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Holy Cross Sisters' School (B)?
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 Sisters' School (B) directly, on 021 919 4734, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Holy Cross Sisters' School (B)?
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 Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) 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 Holy Cross Sisters' School (B)?
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 Sisters' School (B)?
Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) reported 423 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Sisters' School (B)?
Yes. As a private school, Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) 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 Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) a public or private school?
Holy Cross Sisters' School (B) is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Holy Cross Sisters' School (B)?
You can call 021 919 4734. It is located at Bloemhof Street Bellville 7530.
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