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Thorntonweg Primary School

Public primary school · Crawford, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (9 circuit)

Welcome to Thorntonweg Primary School, a public primary school serving Crawford, City Of Cape Town. Around 479 learners are enrolled here.

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Thorntonweg Primary School is a public primary school in Crawford, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

479
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Thorntonweg Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Thorntonweg Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Thorntonweg Primary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thorntonweg Primary School, 1,845 compared with 479; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thorntonweg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thorntonweg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thorntonweg Primary School, 1,720 compared with 479; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thorntonweg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thorntonweg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Thorntonweg Primary School, 1,682 compared with 479; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thorntonweg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thorntonweg Primary School, 1,634 compared with 479, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Thorntonweg Primary School's 479; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thorntonweg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thorntonweg 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 Thorntonweg Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Thorntonweg Primary School's 479; 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 Thorntonweg 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 Thorntonweg Primary School's 479; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thorntonweg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thorntonweg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thorntonweg Primary School, 1,977 compared with 479, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Thorntonweg Primary School's 479, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thorntonweg Primary School, 1,970 compared with 479, 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 Thorntonweg Primary School for 2027

Thorntonweg Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
204 Thornton Road Crawford 7764
Postal
204 Thornton Road Crawford Unknown 7764
Telephone
021 697 1938
EMIS number
105480819

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thorntonweg 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 Thorntonweg Primary School directly, on 021 697 1938, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thorntonweg 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 Thorntonweg Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thorntonweg 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 Thorntonweg 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 Thorntonweg Primary School?
Thorntonweg Primary School reported 479 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Thorntonweg Primary School?
Yes, Thorntonweg 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 Thorntonweg Primary School a public or private school?
Thorntonweg Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thorntonweg Primary School?
You can call 021 697 1938. It is located at 204 Thornton Road Crawford 7764.
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