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Plumstead Preparatory Primary School

Public primary school · Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (8 circuit)

Plumstead Preparatory Primary School is a public primary school based in Plumstead, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 581 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Plumstead Preparatory Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Plumstead, City Of Cape Town, Plumstead Preparatory Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

581
Learners
22
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Plumstead Preparatory Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Plumstead Preparatory Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Plumstead Preparatory Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Plumstead Preparatory Primary School, 1,847 compared with 581; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Plumstead Preparatory Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Plumstead Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Plumstead Preparatory Primary School, 1,780 compared with 581, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Plumstead Preparatory Primary School's 581, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Plumstead Preparatory Primary School's 581, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Plumstead Preparatory Primary School's 581; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Plumstead Preparatory Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Plumstead Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Plumstead Preparatory Primary School, 2,089 compared with 581; 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 Plumstead Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Plumstead Preparatory Primary School, 2,037 compared with 581; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Plumstead Preparatory Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Plumstead Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Plumstead Preparatory Primary School's 581, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Plumstead Preparatory Primary School, 1,970 compared with 581, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Plumstead Preparatory Primary School's 581, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Plumstead Preparatory Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Plumstead Preparatory 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
Totnes Road Plumstead 7800
Postal
Totnes Road Plumstead Unknown 7800
Telephone
021 705 3700
Website
plumsteadprep.co.za
Email
admin@plumsteadprep.co.za
EMIS number
105308208

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Plumstead Preparatory 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 Plumstead Preparatory Primary School directly, on 021 705 3700, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Plumstead Preparatory Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Plumstead Preparatory Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Plumstead Preparatory 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 Plumstead Preparatory 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 Plumstead Preparatory Primary School?
Plumstead Preparatory Primary School reported 581 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Plumstead Preparatory Primary School?
Yes, Plumstead Preparatory 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 Plumstead Preparatory Primary School a public or private school?
Plumstead Preparatory Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Plumstead Preparatory Primary School?
You can call 021 705 3700. It is located at Totnes Road Plumstead 7800.
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