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Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School

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

Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School is a public primary school based in Retreat, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 421 learners.

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

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

421
Learners
15
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thomas Wildschutt Junior 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 Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.


District comparison

Metro South district

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School, 1,847 compared with 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School, 1,780 compared with 421, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School's 421, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School's 421, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School, 2,089 compared with 421; 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 Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School, 2,037 compared with 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomas Wildschutt Junior 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 Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School's 421, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School, 1,970 compared with 421, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School's 421, 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 Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Thomas Wildschutt Junior 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
Second Avenue Retreat 7945
Postal
Second Avenue Retreat Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 715 4720
Website
thomaswildschuttprimary.co.za
Email
thomaswildschutt.prim@wcgschools.gov.za
EMIS number
105310360

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thomas Wildschutt Junior 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 Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School directly, on 021 715 4720, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thomas Wildschutt Junior 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 Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thomas Wildschutt Junior 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 Thomas Wildschutt Junior 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 Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School?
Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School reported 421 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School?
Yes, Thomas Wildschutt Junior 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 Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School?
You can call 021 715 4720. It is located at Second Avenue Retreat 7945.
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