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Vera-School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Rondebosch East, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (6 circuit)

Vera-School is a public school in Rondebosch East, City Of Cape Town. Around 180 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Rondebosch East, City Of Cape Town, Vera-School is a public school.

180
Learners
25
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Vera-School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Vera-School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how Vera-School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against Vera-School's 180; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vera-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vera-School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Vera-School's 180; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vera-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vera-School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against Vera-School's 180; 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 Vera-School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against Vera-School's 180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vera-School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vera-School, 1,585 compared with 180; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vera-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vera-School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Vera-School, 2,089 compared with 180; 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 Vera-School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vera-School, 2,037 compared with 180; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vera-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vera-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 Vera-School's 180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vera-School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vera-School, 1,970 compared with 180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vera-School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Vera-School's 180; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vera-School; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Vera-School for 2027

Because Vera-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
20 Anglesey Road Rondebosch-East 7700
Postal
Private Bag X4 Clareinch Unknown 7740
Telephone
021 696 2844
EMIS number
105315612

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vera-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 Vera-School directly, on 021 696 2844, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vera-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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Vera-School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vera-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 Vera-School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Vera-School?
Vera-School reported 180 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Vera-School?
Yes, Vera-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.
What are Vera-School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Vera-School.
Is Vera-School a public or private school?
Vera-School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vera-School?
You can call 021 696 2844. It is located at 20 Anglesey Road Rondebosch-East 7700.
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