Somerset House Preparatory Primary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Roundhay, City Of Cape Town, Somerset House Preparatory Primary School is a private primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

430

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Somerset House Preparatory Primary School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Somerset House Preparatory Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Metro East district

Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 2,037 compared with 430; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset House Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Somerset House Preparatory Primary School's 430; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Manyano High School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 1,907 compared with 430; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset House Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Simanyene Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 1,797 compared with 430; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset House Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Bastion Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 1,790 compared with 430; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 2,089 compared with 430; is a private combined school, a different phase than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset House Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 2,037 compared with 430; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset House Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Somerset House Preparatory Primary School's 430; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 1,970 compared with 430; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Somerset House Preparatory Primary School's 430; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Drama Street Somerset West 7130
Postal: Drama Street Somerset West Unknown 7130
Telephone: 021 851 7164
Website: somersethouse.co.za
Email: info@somersethouse.co.za
EMIS number: 110000841

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Somerset House Preparatory 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 Somerset House Preparatory Primary School directly, on 021 851 7164, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Somerset House Preparatory 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 Somerset House Preparatory Primary School the best school in Cape Town?

No matric pass rate is on record for Somerset House Preparatory Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.

How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Somerset House Preparatory 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 Somerset House Preparatory Primary School?

Somerset House Preparatory Primary School reported 430 learners and 41 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 Somerset House Preparatory Primary School?

Yes. As a private school, Somerset House Preparatory Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

Is Somerset House Preparatory Primary School a public or private school?

Somerset House Preparatory Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Somerset House Preparatory Primary School?

You can call 021 851 7164. It is located at Drama Street Somerset West 7130.

Metro East district

Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 2,037 compared with 430; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset House Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Somerset House Preparatory Primary School's 430; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Manyano High School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 1,907 compared with 430; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset House Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Simanyene Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 1,797 compared with 430; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset House Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Bastion Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 1,790 compared with 430; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 2,089 compared with 430; is a private combined school, a different phase than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset House Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 2,037 compared with 430; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somerset House Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Somerset House Preparatory Primary School's 430; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somerset House Preparatory Primary School, 1,970 compared with 430; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Somerset House Preparatory Primary School's 430; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.