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St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat)

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

St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) is a public primary school in Retreat, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 631 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat), covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Retreat, City Of Cape Town, St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

631
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) 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 St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat).

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat), 1,847 compared with 631; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat); charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat), 1,780 compared with 631, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat)'s 631, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat)'s 631, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat)'s 631; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat); charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) 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 St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat), 2,089 compared with 631; 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 Rc Primary School(Retreat) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat), 2,037 compared with 631; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat); charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat)'s 631, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat), 1,970 compared with 631, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat)'s 631, 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 St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) for 2027

Because St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) 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
66 Retreat Road Retreat 7945
Postal
Retreat Road Retreat Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 712 4611
EMIS number
105316520

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat)?
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 Rc Primary School(Retreat) directly, on 021 712 4611, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat)?
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 St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) 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 Rc Primary School(Retreat)?
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 Rc Primary School(Retreat)?
St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) reported 631 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Rc Primary School(Retreat)?
Yes, St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) 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 Rc Primary School(Retreat) a public or private school?
St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat) is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St. Mary's Rc Primary School(Retreat)?
You can call 021 712 4611. It is located at 66 Retreat Road Retreat 7945.
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