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St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)

Public primary school · Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (2 circuit)

Welcome to St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens), a public primary school serving Cape Town City Centre, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 270 learners.

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St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) is a public primary school in Cape Town City Centre, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

270
Learners
13
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) 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 St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens), 1,845 compared with 270; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens); charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens), 1,720 compared with 270; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens); charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens), 1,682 compared with 270; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens), 1,634 compared with 270, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)'s 270; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens); charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens).

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)'s 270; 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 St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)'s 270; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens); charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens), 1,977 compared with 270, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)'s 270, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens), 1,970 compared with 270, 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 St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) for 2027

As a public school, St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
12 Tuinplein Gardens Cape Town 8001
Postal
12 Tuinplein Gardens Cape Town 8001
Telephone
021 465 1115
Website
stmarysprimarygardens.co.za
Email
secretary@stmarysprimary.org.za
EMIS number
103304605

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)?
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 St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) directly, on 021 465 1115, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)?
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 St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) 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 St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)?
St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) reported 270 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)?
Yes, St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) 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 St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) a public or private school?
St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)?
You can call 021 465 1115. It is located at 12 Tuinplein Gardens Cape Town 8001.
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