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Tafelsig Primary School

Public primary school · Tafelsig, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (7 circuit)

In Tafelsig, City Of Cape Town, Tafelsig Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Tafelsig Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Tafelsig Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tafelsig, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges no school fees.

1,157
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tafelsig Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

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

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Tafelsig Primary School's 1,157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafelsig Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tafelsig Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Tafelsig Primary School's 1,157, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelsig Primary School, 1,754 compared with 1,157, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelsig Primary School, 1,690 compared with 1,157, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelsig Primary School, 1,646 compared with 1,157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafelsig Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tafelsig Primary School 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 Tafelsig Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Tafelsig Primary School's 1,157; 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 Tafelsig Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Tafelsig Primary School's 1,157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tafelsig Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tafelsig Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelsig Primary School, 1,977 compared with 1,157, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Tafelsig Primary School's 1,157, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tafelsig Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,157, 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 Tafelsig Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tafelsig Primary School 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
Olifantshoek Avenue Tafelsig Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal
Olifantshoek Avenue Tafelsig Mitchells Plain 7785
Telephone
021 397 6040
EMIS number
106490296

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tafelsig 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 Tafelsig Primary School directly, on 021 397 6040, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tafelsig Primary School?
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 Tafelsig Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tafelsig 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 Tafelsig 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 Tafelsig Primary School?
Tafelsig Primary School reported 1,157 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Tafelsig Primary School?
No. Tafelsig Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tafelsig Primary School a public or private school?
Tafelsig Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tafelsig Primary School?
You can call 021 397 6040. It is located at Olifantshoek Avenue Tafelsig Mitchells Plain 7785.
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