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Imperial Primary School

Public primary school · Beacon Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (7 circuit)

In Beacon Valley, City Of Cape Town, Imperial Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Imperial Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Imperial Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Beacon Valley, City Of Cape Town. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,754
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Imperial Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Imperial Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Imperial Primary School, at 1,847 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imperial Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imperial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Imperial Primary School, at 1,780 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • West End Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Imperial Primary School, at 1,690 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Imperial Primary School, at 1,646 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imperial Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imperial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Secondary School is a similar size to Imperial Primary School, with 1,643 learners against 1,754; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imperial Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imperial 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 Imperial Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School sits in roughly the same size range as Imperial Primary School, at 2,089 learners; 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 Imperial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is a similar size to Imperial Primary School, with 2,037 learners against 1,754; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imperial Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imperial Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Imperial Primary School, at 1,977 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is a similar size to Imperial Primary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,754, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is a similar size to Imperial Primary School, with 1,970 learners against 1,754, 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 Imperial Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Imperial 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
Imperial Road Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
Imperial Road Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7785
Telephone
021 376 1105
EMIS number
106490504

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Imperial 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 Imperial Primary School directly, on 021 376 1105, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Imperial 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 Imperial Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial Primary School?
Imperial Primary School reported 1,754 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Imperial Primary School?
No. Imperial Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Imperial Primary School a public or private school?
Imperial Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Imperial Primary School?
You can call 021 376 1105. It is located at Imperial Road Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7785.
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