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Prestwich Street Primary School

Public primary school · Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (1 circuit)

Prestwich Street Primary School is a public primary school in Cape Town City Centre, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 697 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Prestwich Street Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Cape Town City Centre, City Of Cape Town, Prestwich Street Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

697
Learners
24
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Prestwich Street 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 Prestwich Street Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Prestwich Street Primary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Prestwich Street Primary School's 697; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Prestwich Street Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Prestwich Street Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Prestwich Street Primary School's 697; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Prestwich Street Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Prestwich Street Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Prestwich Street Primary School's 697; 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 Prestwich Street Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Prestwich Street Primary School's 697, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Prestwich Street Primary School, 1,585 compared with 697; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Prestwich Street Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Prestwich Street 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 Prestwich Street Primary School, 2,089 compared with 697; 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 Prestwich Street Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Prestwich Street Primary School, 2,037 compared with 697; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Prestwich Street Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Prestwich Street 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 Prestwich Street Primary School's 697, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Prestwich Street Primary School, 1,970 compared with 697, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Prestwich Street Primary School's 697, 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 Prestwich Street Primary School for 2027

Because Prestwich Street 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
Prestwich Street Cape Town 8001
Postal
Prestwich Street Cape Town Unknown 8001
Telephone
021 419 1647
Website
prestwichspscapetown.wordpress.com
EMIS number
103310085

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Prestwich Street 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 Prestwich Street Primary School directly, on 021 419 1647, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Prestwich Street 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 Prestwich Street Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Prestwich Street 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 Prestwich Street 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 Prestwich Street Primary School?
Prestwich Street Primary School reported 697 learners and 24 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 Prestwich Street Primary School?
Yes, Prestwich Street 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 Prestwich Street Primary School a public or private school?
Prestwich Street Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Prestwich Street Primary School?
You can call 021 419 1647. It is located at Prestwich Street Cape Town 8001.
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