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Jamaicaweg Primary School

Public primary school · Portland, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (6 circuit)

In Portland, City Of Cape Town, Jamaicaweg Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 797 learners.

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

Jamaicaweg Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Portland, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

797
Learners
23
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, Jamaicaweg 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 Jamaicaweg Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro South district

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

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Jamaicaweg Primary School's 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jamaicaweg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jamaicaweg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Jamaicaweg Primary School's 797, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jamaicaweg Primary School, 1,754 compared with 797, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jamaicaweg Primary School, 1,690 compared with 797, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jamaicaweg Primary School, 1,646 compared with 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jamaicaweg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jamaicaweg 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 Jamaicaweg Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Jamaicaweg Primary School's 797; 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 Jamaicaweg 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 Jamaicaweg Primary School's 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jamaicaweg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jamaicaweg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jamaicaweg Primary School, 1,977 compared with 797, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Jamaicaweg Primary School's 797, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jamaicaweg Primary School, 1,970 compared with 797, 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 Jamaicaweg Primary School for 2027

Because Jamaicaweg 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
Merrydale Road Portland Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
Merrydale Road Portland Mitchells Plain 7785
Telephone
021 371 3073
EMIS number
106490202

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jamaicaweg 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 Jamaicaweg Primary School directly, on 021 371 3073, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jamaicaweg 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 Jamaicaweg Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jamaicaweg 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 Jamaicaweg 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 Jamaicaweg Primary School?
Jamaicaweg Primary School reported 797 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Jamaicaweg Primary School?
Yes, Jamaicaweg 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 Jamaicaweg Primary School a public or private school?
Jamaicaweg Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jamaicaweg Primary School?
You can call 021 371 3073. It is located at Merrydale Road Portland Mitchells Plain 7785.
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