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Silverlea Primary School

Public primary school · Silvertown, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Silverlea Primary School, a public primary school serving Silvertown, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 778 learners.

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

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

778
Learners
23
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, Silverlea 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 Silverlea Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Silverlea Primary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Silverlea Primary School, 1,845 compared with 778; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silverlea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silverlea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Silverlea Primary School, 1,720 compared with 778; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silverlea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silverlea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Silverlea Primary School, 1,682 compared with 778; 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 Silverlea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silverlea Primary School, 1,634 compared with 778, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Silverlea Primary School's 778; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silverlea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silverlea 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 Silverlea Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Silverlea Primary School's 778; 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 Silverlea 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 Silverlea Primary School's 778; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silverlea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silverlea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silverlea Primary School, 1,977 compared with 778, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Silverlea Primary School's 778, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silverlea Primary School, 1,970 compared with 778, 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 Silverlea Primary School for 2027

Because Silverlea 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
8A Zinnia Road Athlone 7764
Postal
8A Zinnia Road Athlone Unknown 7490
Telephone
083 423 2460
EMIS number
105480754

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Silverlea 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 Silverlea Primary School directly, on 083 423 2460, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Silverlea 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 Silverlea Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Silverlea 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 Silverlea 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 Silverlea Primary School?
Silverlea Primary School reported 778 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Silverlea Primary School?
Yes, Silverlea 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 Silverlea Primary School a public or private school?
Silverlea Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Silverlea Primary School?
You can call 083 423 2460. It is located at 8A Zinnia Road Athlone 7764.
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