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Kenwyn Primary School

Public primary school · Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (7 circuit)

Kenwyn Primary School is a public primary school in Lansdowne, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 664 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Kenwyn Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Lansdowne, City Of Cape Town, Kenwyn Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

664
Learners
24
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kenwyn Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Kenwyn Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Kenwyn Primary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Kenwyn Primary School's 664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kenwyn Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kenwyn 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 Kenwyn Primary School's 664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kenwyn Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kenwyn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Kenwyn Primary School's 664; 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 Kenwyn 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 Kenwyn Primary School's 664, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kenwyn Primary School, 1,585 compared with 664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kenwyn Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kenwyn 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 Kenwyn Primary School, 2,089 compared with 664; 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 Kenwyn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kenwyn Primary School, 2,037 compared with 664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kenwyn Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kenwyn 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 Kenwyn Primary School's 664, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kenwyn Primary School, 1,970 compared with 664, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Kenwyn Primary School's 664, 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 Kenwyn Primary School for 2027

Kenwyn Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Leafmore Road Kenwyn 7780
Postal
Leafmore Road Kenwyn Unknown 7780
Telephone
021 762 2720
EMIS number
105309376

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kenwyn 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 Kenwyn Primary School directly, on 021 762 2720, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kenwyn 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 Kenwyn Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kenwyn 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 Kenwyn 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 Kenwyn Primary School?
Kenwyn Primary School reported 664 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Kenwyn Primary School?
Yes, Kenwyn 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 Kenwyn Primary School a public or private school?
Kenwyn Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kenwyn Primary School?
You can call 021 762 2720. It is located at Leafmore Road Kenwyn 7780.
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