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Rusthof School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (8 circuit)

Welcome to Rusthof School, a public school serving Strand, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 294 learners.

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

Rusthof School is a public school in Strand, City Of Cape Town.

294
Learners
30
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Rusthof 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 Rusthof School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro East district

5 other schools in Metro East district, for comparison against Rusthof School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Rusthof School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rusthof School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rusthof School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rusthof School, 1,970 compared with 294; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusthof School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Rusthof School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rusthof School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rusthof School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Rusthof School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rusthof School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rusthof School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Rusthof School's 294; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusthof School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Rusthof School's 294; 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 Rusthof School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Rusthof School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rusthof School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rusthof School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rusthof School, 1,977 compared with 294; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusthof School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Rusthof School's 294; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusthof School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rusthof School, 1,970 compared with 294; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusthof School; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Rusthof School for 2027

Because Rusthof 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
Cnr Broadway Boulevard & Onverwacht Street Strand 7140
Postal
Posbus 514 Somerset-Wes Unknown 7129
Telephone
021 851 4441
EMIS number
110324159

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rusthof 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 Rusthof School directly, on 021 851 4441, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rusthof 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Rusthof School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rusthof 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 Rusthof School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Rusthof School?
Rusthof School reported 294 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Rusthof School?
Yes, Rusthof 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 Rusthof School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Rusthof School.
Is Rusthof School a public or private school?
Rusthof School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rusthof School?
You can call 021 851 4441. It is located at Cnr Broadway Boulevard & Onverwacht Street Strand 7140.
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