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Turfhall Primary School

Public primary school · Belthorn Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (8 circuit)

Welcome to Turfhall Primary School, a public primary school serving Belthorn Estate, City Of Cape Town. It currently teaches around 1,247 learners.

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Turfhall Primary School is a public primary school in Belthorn Estate, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,247
Learners
38
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, Turfhall 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 Turfhall Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Turfhall Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Turfhall Primary School, 1,845 compared with 1,247; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Turfhall Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Turfhall Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Turfhall Primary School, at 1,720 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Turfhall Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Turfhall Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is a similar size to Turfhall Primary School, with 1,682 learners against 1,247; 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 Turfhall Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Turfhall Primary School, at 1,634 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Turfhall Primary School, at 1,585 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Turfhall Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Turfhall 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 Turfhall Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Turfhall Primary School's 1,247; 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 Turfhall 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 Turfhall Primary School's 1,247; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Turfhall Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Turfhall Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Turfhall Primary School, 1,977 compared with 1,247, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Turfhall Primary School's 1,247, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Turfhall Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,247, 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 Turfhall Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Turfhall 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
Penlyn Avenue Penlyn Estate 7780
Postal
Penlyn Avenue Penlyn Estate Unknown 7780
Telephone
021 691 9922
EMIS number
105480827

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Turfhall 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 Turfhall Primary School directly, on 021 691 9922, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Turfhall 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 Turfhall Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Turfhall 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 Turfhall 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 Turfhall Primary School?
Turfhall Primary School reported 1,247 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Turfhall Primary School?
Yes, Turfhall 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 Turfhall Primary School a public or private school?
Turfhall Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Turfhall Primary School?
You can call 021 691 9922. It is located at Penlyn Avenue Penlyn Estate 7780.
Related

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