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Junior College

Private primary school · Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (8 circuit)

Junior College is a private primary school based in Philippi, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 169 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Junior College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Philippi, City Of Cape Town, Junior College operates as a private primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

169
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Junior College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Junior College directly for the current fee schedule.


District comparison

Metro South district

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Junior College, 1,847 compared with 169; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Junior College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Junior College, 1,780 compared with 169; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Junior College's 169; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Junior College's 169; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Junior College's 169; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Junior College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Junior College, 2,089 compared with 169; is a private combined school, a different phase than Junior College; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Junior College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Junior College, 2,037 compared with 169; 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 Junior College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Junior College's 169; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Junior College, 1,970 compared with 169; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Junior College's 169; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
15 Boundary Road Schaapkraal Ottery 7941
Postal
15 Boundary Rd Schaapkraal Ottery 7941
Telephone
021 704 2786
EMIS number
105007359

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Junior College?
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 Junior College directly, on 021 704 2786, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Junior College?
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 Junior College the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Junior College 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 Junior College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Junior College?
Junior College reported 169 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Junior College?
Yes. As a private school, Junior College 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 Junior College a public or private school?
Junior College is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Junior College?
You can call 021 704 2786. It is located at 15 Boundary Road Schaapkraal Ottery 7941.
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