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Observatory Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (9 circuit)

In Observatory, City Of Cape Town, Observatory Junior Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 819 learners.

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

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

819
Learners
30
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, Observatory Junior 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 Observatory Junior Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Observatory Junior Primary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Observatory Junior Primary School, 1,845 compared with 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Observatory Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Observatory Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Observatory Junior Primary School, 1,720 compared with 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Observatory Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Observatory Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Observatory Junior Primary School, 1,682 compared with 819; 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 Observatory Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Observatory Junior Primary School, 1,634 compared with 819, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Observatory Junior Primary School's 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Observatory Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Observatory Junior Primary 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 Observatory Junior Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Observatory Junior Primary School's 819; 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 Observatory Junior 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 Observatory Junior Primary School's 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Observatory Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Observatory Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Observatory Junior Primary School, 1,977 compared with 819, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Observatory Junior Primary School's 819, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Observatory Junior Primary School, 1,970 compared with 819, 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 Observatory Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Observatory Junior 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
Clifton Terrace Observatory 7925
Postal
Clifton Terrace Observatory Unknown 7925
Telephone
021 447 1495
Website
observatoryjunior.co.za
Email
observatory.prim@wcgschools.gov.za
EMIS number
103309307

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Observatory Junior 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 Observatory Junior Primary School directly, on 021 447 1495, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Observatory Junior 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 Observatory Junior Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Observatory Junior 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 Observatory Junior 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 Observatory Junior Primary School?
Observatory Junior Primary School reported 819 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Observatory Junior Primary School?
Yes, Observatory Junior 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 Observatory Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Observatory Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Observatory Junior Primary School?
You can call 021 447 1495. It is located at Clifton Terrace Observatory 7925.
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