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Rondebosch East Primary School

Public primary school · Rondebosch East, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (4 circuit)

In Rondebosch East, City Of Cape Town, Rondebosch East Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 698 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Rondebosch East Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Rondebosch East Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Rondebosch East, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

698
Learners
29
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, Rondebosch East 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 Rondebosch East Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Rondebosch East Primary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rondebosch East Primary School, 1,845 compared with 698; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rondebosch East Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rondebosch East Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rondebosch East Primary School, 1,720 compared with 698; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rondebosch East Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rondebosch East Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Rondebosch East Primary School, 1,682 compared with 698; 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 Rondebosch East Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rondebosch East Primary School, 1,634 compared with 698, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Rondebosch East Primary School's 698; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rondebosch East Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rondebosch East 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 Rondebosch East Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Rondebosch East Primary School's 698; 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 Rondebosch East 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 Rondebosch East Primary School's 698; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rondebosch East Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rondebosch East Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rondebosch East Primary School, 1,977 compared with 698, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Rondebosch East Primary School's 698, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rondebosch East Primary School, 1,970 compared with 698, 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 Rondebosch East Primary School for 2027

Because Rondebosch East 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
4Th Avenue Rondebosch East 7780
Postal
4Th Avenue Rondebosch East Unknown 7780
Telephone
021 697 1403
Website
rondeboscheastps.com
EMIS number
105309331

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rondebosch East 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 Rondebosch East Primary School directly, on 021 697 1403, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rondebosch East 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 Rondebosch East Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rondebosch East 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 Rondebosch East 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 Rondebosch East Primary School?
Rondebosch East Primary School reported 698 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Rondebosch East Primary School?
Yes, Rondebosch East 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 Rondebosch East Primary School a public or private school?
Rondebosch East Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rondebosch East Primary School?
You can call 021 697 1403. It is located at 4Th Avenue Rondebosch East 7780.
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