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Totius Primary School

Public primary school · Boston, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (6 circuit)

In Boston, City Of Cape Town, Totius Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 529 learners.

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

Totius Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Boston, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

529
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Totius 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 Totius Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro North district

5 other schools in Metro North district, for comparison against Totius Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Totius Primary School's 529; 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 Totius Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Totius Primary School, 1,977 compared with 529, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Totius Primary School's 529, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,837 learners against Totius Primary School's 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Totius Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Totius Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,726 learners against Totius Primary School's 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Totius Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Totius Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Totius Primary School's 529; 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 Totius 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 Totius Primary School's 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Totius Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Totius Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Totius Primary School, 1,977 compared with 529, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Totius Primary School's 529, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Totius Primary School, 1,970 compared with 529, 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 Totius Primary School for 2027

Because Totius 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
Bostonstraat Boston Bellville 7530
Postal
Bostonstraat Boston Bellville 7530
Telephone
021 948 3944
Website
totius.co.za
Email
admin@totius.co.za
EMIS number
101309360

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Totius 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 Totius Primary School directly, on 021 948 3944, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Totius 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 Totius Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Totius 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 Totius 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 Totius Primary School?
Totius Primary School reported 529 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Totius Primary School?
Yes, Totius 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 Totius Primary School a public or private school?
Totius Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Totius Primary School?
You can call 021 948 3944. It is located at Bostonstraat Boston Bellville 7530.
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