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Macassar Primary School

Public primary school · Riverside, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (1 circuit)

In Riverside, City Of Cape Town, Macassar Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,016 learners.

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

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

1,016
Learners
32
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, Macassar 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 Macassar Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Macassar Primary School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Macassar Primary School's 1,016; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Macassar Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Macassar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Macassar Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,016, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Macassar Primary School's 1,016; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Macassar Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Macassar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Macassar Primary School's 1,016; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Macassar Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Macassar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Macassar Primary School's 1,016, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Macassar Primary School's 1,016; 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 Macassar 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 Macassar Primary School's 1,016; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Macassar Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Macassar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Macassar Primary School, 1,977 compared with 1,016, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Macassar Primary School's 1,016, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Macassar Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,016, 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 Macassar Primary School for 2027

Because Macassar 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
Krymekaar Straat Macassar 7134
Postal
Posbus 114 Macassar Unknown 7134
Telephone
021 857 2400
Website
macassarps.org.za
EMIS number
110320811

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Macassar 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 Macassar Primary School directly, on 021 857 2400, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Macassar 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 Macassar Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Macassar 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 Macassar 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 Macassar Primary School?
Macassar Primary School reported 1,016 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Macassar Primary School?
Yes, Macassar 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 Macassar Primary School a public or private school?
Macassar Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Macassar Primary School?
You can call 021 857 2400. It is located at Krymekaar Straat Macassar 7134.
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