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Molenbeek School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Maitland Garden Village, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Molenbeek School, a public school serving Maitland Garden Village, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 195 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Molenbeek School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Molenbeek School is a public school in Maitland Garden Village, City Of Cape Town.

195
Learners
16
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Molenbeek 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 Molenbeek School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Molenbeek School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Molenbeek School, 1,845 compared with 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Molenbeek School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Molenbeek School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Molenbeek School, 1,720 compared with 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Molenbeek School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Molenbeek School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Molenbeek School, 1,682 compared with 195; 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 Molenbeek School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Molenbeek School, 1,634 compared with 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molenbeek School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Molenbeek School's 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Molenbeek School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Molenbeek School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Molenbeek School's 195; 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 Molenbeek School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Molenbeek School's 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Molenbeek School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Molenbeek School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Molenbeek School, 1,977 compared with 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molenbeek School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Molenbeek School's 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molenbeek School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Molenbeek School, 1,970 compared with 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molenbeek School; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Molenbeek School for 2027

As a public school, Molenbeek 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
Alexandra And Annex Road Maitland 7404
Postal
Po Box 953 Maitland Unknown 7404
Telephone
021 511 4507
EMIS number
103315608

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Molenbeek 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 Molenbeek School directly, on 021 511 4507, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Molenbeek 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Molenbeek School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Molenbeek 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 Molenbeek School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Molenbeek School?
Molenbeek School reported 195 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Molenbeek School?
Yes, Molenbeek 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.
What are Molenbeek School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Molenbeek School.
Is Molenbeek School a public or private school?
Molenbeek School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Molenbeek School?
You can call 021 511 4507. It is located at Alexandra And Annex Road Maitland 7404.
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