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Spine View Primary School

Public primary school · Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (5 circuit)

Spine View Primary School is a public primary school in Rocklands, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 918 learners.

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

918
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Spine View 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 Spine View 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 Spine View Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Spine View Primary School, 1,847 compared with 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spine View Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spine View Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Spine View Primary School, 1,780 compared with 918, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Spine View Primary School's 918, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Spine View Primary School's 918, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Spine View Primary School's 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spine View Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spine View 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 Spine View Primary School, 2,089 compared with 918; 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 Spine View Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Spine View Primary School, 2,037 compared with 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spine View Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spine View 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 Spine View Primary School's 918, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Spine View Primary School, 1,970 compared with 918, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Spine View Primary School's 918, 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 Spine View Primary School for 2027

Spine View 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
Cnr Park Avenue & Spine Road Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7798
Postal
Cnr Park Avenue & Spine Road Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7798
Telephone
021 391 9103
Website
spineviewprimary.co.za
Email
spineview36@gmail.com
EMIS number
106490377

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Spine View 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 Spine View Primary School directly, on 021 391 9103, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Spine View 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 Spine View Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Spine View 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 Spine View 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 Spine View Primary School?
Spine View Primary School reported 918 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Spine View Primary School?
Yes, Spine View 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 Spine View Primary School a public or private school?
Spine View Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Spine View Primary School?
You can call 021 391 9103. It is located at Cnr Park Avenue & Spine Road Rocklands Mitchells Plain 7798.
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