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Matroosfontein Primary School

Public primary school · Matroosfontein, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (3 circuit)

In Matroosfontein, City Of Cape Town, Matroosfontein Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 399 learners.

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

Matroosfontein Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Matroosfontein, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

399
Learners
17
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, Matroosfontein 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 Matroosfontein Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Matroosfontein Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Matroosfontein Primary School's 399; 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 Matroosfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matroosfontein Primary School, 1,977 compared with 399, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Matroosfontein Primary School's 399, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against Matroosfontein Primary School's 399; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matroosfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matroosfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against Matroosfontein Primary School's 399; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matroosfontein Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Matroosfontein Primary School's 399; 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 Matroosfontein 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 Matroosfontein Primary School's 399; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matroosfontein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matroosfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matroosfontein Primary School, 1,977 compared with 399, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Matroosfontein Primary School's 399, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matroosfontein Primary School, 1,970 compared with 399, 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 Matroosfontein Primary School for 2027

Because Matroosfontein 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
Yorkweg Matroosfontein 7490
Postal
Posbus 52 Matroosfontein Unknown 7490
Telephone
081 326 2917
EMIS number
102480541

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matroosfontein 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 Matroosfontein Primary School directly, on 081 326 2917, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matroosfontein 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 Matroosfontein Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matroosfontein 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 Matroosfontein 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 Matroosfontein Primary School?
Matroosfontein Primary School reported 399 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Matroosfontein Primary School?
Yes, Matroosfontein 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 Matroosfontein Primary School a public or private school?
Matroosfontein Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matroosfontein Primary School?
You can call 081 326 2917. It is located at Yorkweg Matroosfontein 7490.
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