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Hout Bay Primary School

Public primary school · Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (2 circuit)

Hout Bay Primary School is a public primary school based in Hout Bay, City Of Cape Town. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Hout Bay, City Of Cape Town, Hout Bay Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

629
Learners
17
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Hout Bay Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Metro Central district

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

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Hout Bay Primary School's 629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hout Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hout Bay 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 Hout Bay Primary School's 629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hout Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hout Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Hout Bay Primary School's 629; 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 Hout Bay 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 Hout Bay Primary School's 629, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hout Bay Primary School, 1,585 compared with 629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hout Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hout Bay 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 Hout Bay Primary School, 2,089 compared with 629; 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 Hout Bay Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hout Bay Primary School, 2,037 compared with 629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hout Bay Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hout Bay 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 Hout Bay Primary School's 629, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hout Bay Primary School, 1,970 compared with 629, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Hout Bay Primary School's 629, 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 Hout Bay Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Hout Bay Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Penzance Road Penzance Houtbay 7806
Postal
Penzance Road Penzance Unknown 7806
Telephone
021 201 7368
EMIS number
100000656
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hout Bay 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 Hout Bay Primary School directly, on 021 201 7368, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hout Bay 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 Hout Bay Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hout Bay 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 Hout Bay 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 Hout Bay Primary School?
Hout Bay Primary School reported 629 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Hout Bay Primary School?
No. Hout Bay Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Hout Bay Primary School a public or private school?
Hout Bay Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hout Bay Primary School?
You can call 021 201 7368. It is located at Penzance Road Penzance Houtbay 7806.
Related

Related schools in Cape Town

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