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Southfield Primary School

Public primary school · Southfield, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (9 circuit)

Southfield Primary School is a public primary school in Southfield, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 437 learners.

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

Located in Southfield, City Of Cape Town, Southfield Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

437
Learners
18
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Southfield Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Southfield Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Southfield Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Southfield Primary School, 1,847 compared with 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southfield Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southfield Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Southfield Primary School, 1,780 compared with 437, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Southfield Primary School's 437, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Southfield Primary School's 437, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Southfield Primary School's 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southfield Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southfield Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Southfield Primary School, 2,089 compared with 437; 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 Southfield Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Southfield Primary School, 2,037 compared with 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southfield Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southfield 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 Southfield Primary School's 437, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Southfield Primary School, 1,970 compared with 437, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Southfield Primary School's 437, 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 Southfield Primary School for 2027

Because Southfield 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
37 Dirkie Uys Street Southfield Cape Town 7800
Postal
Dirkie Uys Street 37 Southfield Cape Town 7800
Telephone
021 705 6156
EMIS number
105309343

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Southfield 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 Southfield Primary School directly, on 021 705 6156, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Southfield 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 Southfield Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Southfield 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 Southfield 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 Southfield Primary School?
Southfield Primary School reported 437 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Southfield Primary School?
Yes, Southfield 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 Southfield Primary School a public or private school?
Southfield Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Southfield Primary School?
You can call 021 705 6156. It is located at 37 Dirkie Uys Street Southfield Cape Town 7800.
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