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Tafelbergskool School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Bothasig, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (7 circuit)

Tafelbergskool School is a public school based in Bothasig, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.6% pass rate.

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

In Bothasig, City Of Cape Town, Tafelbergskool School operates as a public school.

363
Learners
36
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tafelbergskool School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Tafelbergskool School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tafelbergskool School entered 27 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.6% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233232100.0%
20243030100.0%
2025272592.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tafelbergskool School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy3030100.0%
Business Studies191473.7%
Geography1717100.0%
History1111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Tafelbergskool School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelbergskool School, 2,089 compared with 363; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Tafelbergskool School's 92.6%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Tafelbergskool School's 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tafelbergskool School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelbergskool School, 1,970 compared with 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tafelbergskool School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelbergskool School, 1,837 compared with 363; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafelbergskool School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92% against Tafelbergskool School's 92.6%).
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelbergskool School, 1,726 compared with 363; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafelbergskool School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelbergskool School, 2,089 compared with 363; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Tafelbergskool School's 92.6%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelbergskool School, 2,037 compared with 363; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafelbergskool School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Tafelbergskool School's 92.6%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Tafelbergskool School's 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tafelbergskool School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelbergskool School, 1,970 compared with 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tafelbergskool School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Tafelbergskool School's 363; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tafelbergskool School; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tafelbergskool School for 2027

Because Tafelbergskool 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
2 Swellengrebel Avenue Bothasig 7441
Postal
Posbus 28376 Bothasig Unknown 7406
Telephone
021 558 2405
EMIS number
105315611

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tafelbergskool 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 Tafelbergskool School directly, on 021 558 2405, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tafelbergskool 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Tafelbergskool School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Tafelbergskool School's matric pass rate of 92.6% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Tafelbergskool School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Tafelbergskool School?
Tafelbergskool School reported 363 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Tafelbergskool School?
Yes, Tafelbergskool 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.
What are Tafelbergskool School's matric results like?
Tafelbergskool School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.6%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Tafelbergskool School a public or private school?
Tafelbergskool School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tafelbergskool School?
You can call 021 558 2405. It is located at 2 Swellengrebel Avenue Bothasig 7441.
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