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Rainbow Montessori School

Private primary school · The Crest, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Rainbow Montessori School, a private primary school serving The Crest, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 88 learners.

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

Rainbow Montessori School is a private primary school in The Crest, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

88
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Rainbow Montessori School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against Rainbow Montessori School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Rainbow Montessori School's 88; is a private combined school, a different phase than Rainbow Montessori School; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rainbow Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rainbow Montessori School, 1,977 compared with 88; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Rainbow Montessori School's 88; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against Rainbow Montessori School's 88; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rainbow Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against Rainbow Montessori School's 88; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Rainbow Montessori School's 88; is a private combined school, a different phase than Rainbow Montessori School; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rainbow Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Rainbow Montessori School's 88; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rainbow Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rainbow Montessori School, 1,977 compared with 88; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Rainbow Montessori School's 88; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rainbow Montessori School, 1,970 compared with 88; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2 Kapokberg Crescent The Crest Durbanville 7550
Postal
2 Kapokberg Crescent The Crest Durbanville 7550
Telephone
021 975 4831
EMIS number
101008029

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rainbow Montessori 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 Rainbow Montessori School directly, on 021 975 4831, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rainbow Montessori 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 Rainbow Montessori School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rainbow Montessori School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Rainbow Montessori School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Rainbow Montessori School?
Rainbow Montessori School reported 88 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Rainbow Montessori School?
Yes. As a private school, Rainbow Montessori School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Rainbow Montessori School a public or private school?
Rainbow Montessori School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Rainbow Montessori School?
You can call 021 975 4831. It is located at 2 Kapokberg Crescent The Crest Durbanville 7550.
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