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Sullivan Primary School

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

Sullivan Primary School is a public primary school based in Steenberg, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 592 learners.

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

In Steenberg, City Of Cape Town, Sullivan Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

592
Learners
17
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sullivan Primary School 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 Sullivan Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Sullivan Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sullivan Primary School, 1,847 compared with 592; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sullivan Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sullivan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sullivan Primary School, 1,780 compared with 592, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Sullivan Primary School's 592, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Sullivan Primary School's 592, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Sullivan Primary School's 592; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sullivan Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sullivan 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 Sullivan Primary School, 2,089 compared with 592; 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 Sullivan Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sullivan Primary School, 2,037 compared with 592; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sullivan Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sullivan 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 Sullivan Primary School's 592, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sullivan Primary School, 1,970 compared with 592, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Sullivan Primary School's 592, 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 Sullivan Primary School for 2027

Because Sullivan 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
118 Sullivan Steenberg 7945
Postal
118 Sullivan Street Steenberg Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 701 4212
Website
schoolcorridor.com
EMIS number
105310638

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sullivan 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 Sullivan Primary School directly, on 021 701 4212, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sullivan 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 Sullivan Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan Primary School?
Sullivan Primary School reported 592 learners and 17 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 Sullivan Primary School?
Yes, Sullivan 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 Sullivan Primary School a public or private school?
Sullivan Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sullivan Primary School?
You can call 021 701 4212. It is located at 118 Sullivan Steenberg 7945.
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