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Silversands Primary School

Public primary school · Silversands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (7 circuit)

Welcome to Silversands Primary School, a public primary school serving Silversands, City Of Cape Town. Around 1,267 learners are enrolled here.

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Silversands Primary School is a public primary school in Silversands, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,267
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Silversands 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 Silversands Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro East district

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

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Silversands Primary School's 1,267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silversands Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silversands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silversands Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,267, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Silversands Primary School's 1,267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silversands Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silversands 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 Silversands Primary School's 1,267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silversands Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silversands 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 Silversands Primary School's 1,267, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Silversands Primary School's 1,267; 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 Silversands 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 Silversands Primary School's 1,267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Silversands Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Silversands Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silversands Primary School, 1,977 compared with 1,267, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Silversands Primary School's 1,267, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Silversands Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,267, 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 Silversands Primary School for 2027

Silversands 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
Hockenheim Drive Silversands Kuilsrivier 7580
Postal
Po Box 1375 Kuils River Unknown 7579
Telephone
021 909 1191
EMIS number
107322318

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Silversands 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 Silversands Primary School directly, on 021 909 1191, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Silversands 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 Silversands Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Silversands 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 Silversands 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 Silversands Primary School?
Silversands Primary School reported 1,267 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Silversands Primary School?
Yes, Silversands 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 Silversands Primary School a public or private school?
Silversands Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Silversands Primary School?
You can call 021 909 1191. It is located at Hockenheim Drive Silversands Kuilsrivier 7580.
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