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Plantation Primary School

Public primary school · Lotus River, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (9 circuit)

Welcome to Plantation Primary School, a public primary school serving Lotus River, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 772 learners.

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

Plantation Primary School is a public primary school in Lotus River, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

772
Learners
27
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, Plantation 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 Plantation Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Plantation Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Plantation Primary School's 772; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Plantation Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Plantation Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Plantation Primary School's 772, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Plantation Primary School, 1,754 compared with 772, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Plantation Primary School, 1,690 compared with 772, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Plantation Primary School, 1,646 compared with 772; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Plantation Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Plantation 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 Plantation Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Plantation Primary School's 772; 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 Plantation 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 Plantation Primary School's 772; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Plantation Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Plantation Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Plantation Primary School, 1,977 compared with 772, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Plantation Primary School's 772, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Plantation Primary School, 1,970 compared with 772, 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 Plantation Primary School for 2027

Because Plantation 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
2 Grace Street Grassy Park 7941
Postal
Grace Street Grassy Park Unknown 7941
Telephone
021 705 6123
EMIS number
105311103

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Plantation 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 Plantation Primary School directly, on 021 705 6123, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Plantation 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 Plantation Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Plantation 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 Plantation 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 Plantation Primary School?
Plantation Primary School reported 772 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Plantation Primary School?
Yes, Plantation 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 Plantation Primary School a public or private school?
Plantation Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Plantation Primary School?
You can call 021 705 6123. It is located at 2 Grace Street Grassy Park 7941.
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