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Scottsville Primary School

Public primary school · Scottsville, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Scottsville Primary School, a public primary school serving Scottsville, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 1,118 learners.

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Scottsville Primary School is a public primary school in Scottsville, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,118
Learners
34
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, Scottsville 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 Scottsville Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro East district with Scottsville Primary School.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Scottsville Primary School's 1,118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Scottsville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Scottsville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Scottsville Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,118, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Scottsville Primary School's 1,118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Scottsville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Scottsville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Scottsville Primary School's 1,118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Scottsville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Scottsville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Scottsville Primary School's 1,118, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Scottsville Primary School's 1,118; 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 Scottsville 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 Scottsville Primary School's 1,118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Scottsville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Scottsville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Scottsville Primary School, 1,977 compared with 1,118, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Scottsville Primary School's 1,118, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Scottsville Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,118, 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 Scottsville Primary School for 2027

Because Scottsville 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
97 97 Milner Street Scottsville Kraaifontein 7570
Postal
P.o. Box 245 Kraaifontein Unknown 7569
Telephone
021 988 1868
Website
scottsvilleschool.co.za
Email
admissions@scottsvilleps.co.za
EMIS number
107320846

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Scottsville 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 Scottsville Primary School directly, on 021 988 1868, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Scottsville 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 Scottsville Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Scottsville 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 Scottsville 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 Scottsville Primary School?
Scottsville Primary School reported 1,118 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Scottsville Primary School?
Yes, Scottsville 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 Scottsville Primary School a public or private school?
Scottsville Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Scottsville Primary School?
You can call 021 988 1868. It is located at 97 97 Milner Street Scottsville Kraaifontein 7570.
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