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Kuils River Primary School

Public primary school · Sarepta, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Kuils River Primary School, a public primary school serving Sarepta, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 1,325 learners.

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Kuils River Primary School is a public primary school in Sarepta, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,325
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Kuils River 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 Kuils River Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro East district

5 other schools in Metro East district, for comparison against Kuils River Primary School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Kuils River Primary School's 1,325; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuils River Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kuils River Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kuils River Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,325, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Kuils River Primary School's 1,325; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuils River Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kuils River Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is a similar size to Kuils River Primary School, with 1,797 learners against 1,325; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuils River Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kuils River Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School is a similar size to Kuils River Primary School, with 1,790 learners against 1,325, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kuils River Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Kuils River Primary School's 1,325; 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 Kuils River 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 Kuils River Primary School's 1,325; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kuils River Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kuils River Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kuils River Primary School, 1,977 compared with 1,325, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Kuils River Primary School's 1,325, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kuils River Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,325, 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 Kuils River Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Kuils River 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
56 Sarepta Road Kuils River 7580
Postal
P.o.box 1313 Kuils River Unknown 7579
Telephone
021 903 5180
Website
kuilsriverprimary.co.za
Email
kuilsriver.prim@wcgschools.gov.za
EMIS number
107320323

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kuils River 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 Kuils River Primary School directly, on 021 903 5180, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kuils River 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 Kuils River Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kuils River 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 Kuils River 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 Kuils River Primary School?
Kuils River Primary School reported 1,325 learners and 38 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 Kuils River Primary School?
Yes, Kuils River 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 Kuils River Primary School a public or private school?
Kuils River Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kuils River Primary School?
You can call 021 903 5180. It is located at 56 Sarepta Road Kuils River 7580.
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