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Silverleaf Primary School

Public primary school · Dunoon, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (9 circuit)

Silverleaf Primary School is a public primary school in Dunoon, City Of Cape Town. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Silverleaf Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Dunoon, City Of Cape Town, Silverleaf Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,622
Learners
40
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Silverleaf Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Metro North district

Here is how Silverleaf Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro North district.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is a similar size to Silverleaf Primary School, with 2,089 learners against 1,622; 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 Silverleaf Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is a similar size to Silverleaf Primary School, with 1,977 learners against 1,622, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Silverleaf Primary School, at 1,970 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Silverleaf Primary School, with 1,837 learners against 1,622; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silverleaf Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silverleaf Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is a similar size to Silverleaf Primary School, with 1,726 learners against 1,622; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silverleaf Primary 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 is a similar size to Silverleaf Primary School, with 2,089 learners against 1,622; 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 Silverleaf Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Silverleaf Primary School, at 2,037 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silverleaf Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silverleaf Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is a similar size to Silverleaf Primary School, with 1,977 learners against 1,622, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Silverleaf Primary School, at 1,970 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Silverleaf Primary School, at 1,970 learners, 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Silverleaf Primary School for 2027

Silverleaf Primary 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
Akkerboom Street Dunoon Milnerton 7441
Postal
Akkerboom Street Dunoon Unknown 7441
Telephone
074 166 9793
EMIS number
100000545

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Silverleaf 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 Silverleaf Primary School directly, on 074 166 9793, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Silverleaf Primary 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Silverleaf Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Silverleaf 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 Silverleaf 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 Silverleaf Primary School?
Silverleaf Primary School reported 1,622 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Silverleaf Primary School?
No. Silverleaf Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Silverleaf Primary School a public or private school?
Silverleaf Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Silverleaf Primary School?
You can call 074 166 9793. It is located at Akkerboom Street Dunoon Milnerton 7441.
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