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Trevor Manuel Primary School

Public primary school · Fisantekraal, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North district (7 circuit)

Trevor Manuel Primary School is a public primary school in Fisantekraal, City Of Cape Town. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Trevor Manuel Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Fisantekraal, City Of Cape Town, Trevor Manuel Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,277
Learners
35
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Trevor Manuel Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Metro North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro North district with Trevor Manuel Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Trevor Manuel Primary School, 2,089 compared with 1,277; 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 Trevor Manuel 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 Trevor Manuel Primary School's 1,277, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Trevor Manuel Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,277, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Proteus SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Trevor Manuel Primary School, 1,837 compared with 1,277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Trevor Manuel Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Trevor Manuel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manzomthombo Secondary School is a similar size to Trevor Manuel Primary School, with 1,726 learners against 1,277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Trevor Manuel Primary 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 Trevor Manuel Primary School, 2,089 compared with 1,277; 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 Trevor Manuel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Trevor Manuel Primary School, 2,037 compared with 1,277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Trevor Manuel Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Trevor Manuel 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 Trevor Manuel Primary School's 1,277, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Trevor Manuel Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,277, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Trevor Manuel Primary School's 1,277, 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 Trevor Manuel Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Trevor Manuel 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
1154 Sierra Street Fisantekraal Durbanville 7551
Postal
Posbus 552 Durbanville Unknown 7551
Telephone
081 416 4401
EMIS number
101327956

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Trevor Manuel 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 Trevor Manuel Primary School directly, on 081 416 4401, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Trevor Manuel 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 Trevor Manuel Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Trevor Manuel 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 Trevor Manuel 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 Trevor Manuel Primary School?
Trevor Manuel Primary School reported 1,277 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Trevor Manuel Primary School?
No. Trevor Manuel Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Trevor Manuel Primary School a public or private school?
Trevor Manuel Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Trevor Manuel Primary School?
You can call 081 416 4401. It is located at 1154 Sierra Street Fisantekraal Durbanville 7551.
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