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Stepping Stones Montessori School

Private primary school · Oranjezicht, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (3 circuit)

Stepping Stones Montessori School is a private primary school based in Oranjezicht, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 61 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Stepping Stones Montessori School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Oranjezicht, City Of Cape Town, Stepping Stones Montessori School operates as a private primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

61
Learners
19
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Stepping Stones Montessori 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 Stepping Stones Montessori School directly for the current fee schedule.


District comparison

Metro Central district

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Stepping Stones Montessori School's 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stepping Stones Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Stepping Stones Montessori School's 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stepping Stones Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Stepping Stones Montessori School's 61; is a private combined school, a different phase than Stepping Stones Montessori School; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stepping Stones Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Stepping Stones Montessori School's 61; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stepping Stones Montessori School, 1,585 compared with 61; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stepping Stones Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Stepping Stones Montessori School, 2,089 compared with 61; is a private combined school, a different phase than Stepping Stones Montessori School; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stepping Stones Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stepping Stones Montessori School, 2,037 compared with 61; 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 Stepping Stones Montessori 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 Stepping Stones Montessori School's 61; 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 Stepping Stones Montessori School, 1,970 compared with 61; 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 Stepping Stones Montessori School's 61; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sylvan Close Oranjezicht 8001
Postal
1 Sidmouth Avenue Oranjezicht Unknown 8001
Telephone
021 465 4003
Website
steppingstonemontessori.co.za
EMIS number
103000956

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stepping Stones Montessori 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 Stepping Stones Montessori School directly, on 021 465 4003, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stepping Stones Montessori 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 Stepping Stones Montessori School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Stepping Stones Montessori 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 Stepping Stones Montessori School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Stepping Stones Montessori School?
Stepping Stones Montessori School reported 61 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 3 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 Stepping Stones Montessori School?
Yes. As a private school, Stepping Stones Montessori 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 Stepping Stones Montessori School a public or private school?
Stepping Stones Montessori School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Stepping Stones Montessori School?
You can call 021 465 4003. It is located at Sylvan Close Oranjezicht 8001.
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