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Robinhill Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Beacon Hill, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (10 circuit)

Robinhill Special School is a public school based in Beacon Hill, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 251 learners.

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

In Beacon Hill, City Of Cape Town, Robinhill Special School operates as a public school.

251
Learners
22
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Robinhill Special School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Robinhill Special School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against Robinhill Special School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Robinhill Special School, 2,089 compared with 251; 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 Robinhill Special 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 Robinhill Special School's 251; is a public primary school, a different phase than Robinhill Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Robinhill Special School, 1,970 compared with 251; is a public primary school, a different phase than Robinhill Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Robinhill Special School, 1,837 compared with 251; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Robinhill Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Robinhill Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Robinhill Special School, 1,726 compared with 251; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Robinhill Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Robinhill Special School, 2,089 compared with 251; 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 Robinhill Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Robinhill Special School, 2,037 compared with 251; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Robinhill Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Robinhill Special 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 Robinhill Special School's 251; is a public primary school, a different phase than Robinhill Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Robinhill Special School, 1,970 compared with 251; is a public primary school, a different phase than Robinhill Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Robinhill Special School's 251; is a public primary school, a different phase than Robinhill Special School; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Robinhill Special School for 2027

Robinhill Special School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
H/V Montrealrylaan En Samsonweg 7352
Postal
Posbus 3119 Reygersdal Atlantis 7352
Telephone
021 572 4359
EMIS number
132329746

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Robinhill Special 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 Robinhill Special School directly, on 021 572 4359, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Robinhill Special 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Robinhill Special School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Robinhill Special 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 Robinhill Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Robinhill Special School?
Robinhill Special School reported 251 learners and 22 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 Robinhill Special School?
Yes, Robinhill Special 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.
What are Robinhill Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Robinhill Special School.
Is Robinhill Special School a public or private school?
Robinhill Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Robinhill Special School?
You can call 021 572 4359. It is located at H/V Montrealrylaan En Samsonweg 7352.
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