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Walmer Estate Primary School

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

Welcome to Walmer Estate Primary School, a public primary school serving Zonnebloem, City Of Cape Town. Around 241 learners are enrolled here.

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

241
Learners
9
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, Walmer Estate 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 Walmer Estate Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

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

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer Estate Primary School, 1,845 compared with 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer Estate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer Estate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer Estate Primary School, 1,720 compared with 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer Estate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer Estate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Walmer Estate Primary School, 1,682 compared with 241; 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 Walmer Estate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer Estate Primary School, 1,634 compared with 241, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Walmer Estate Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer Estate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer Estate 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 Walmer Estate Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Walmer Estate Primary School's 241; 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 Walmer Estate 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 Walmer Estate Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer Estate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer Estate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer Estate Primary School, 1,977 compared with 241, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Walmer Estate Primary School's 241, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Walmer Estate Primary School, 1,970 compared with 241, 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 Walmer Estate Primary School for 2027

Because Walmer Estate 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
Cambridge Street Walmer Estate Woodstock 7925
Postal
Cambridge Street Walmer Estate Woodstock 7925
Telephone
021 447 6760
Website
growingsports.co.za
Email
admin@growingsports.co.za
EMIS number
103310379

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Walmer Estate 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 Walmer Estate Primary School directly, on 021 447 6760, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Walmer Estate 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 Walmer Estate Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Walmer Estate 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 Walmer Estate 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 Walmer Estate Primary School?
Walmer Estate Primary School reported 241 learners and 9 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 Walmer Estate Primary School?
Yes, Walmer Estate 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 Walmer Estate Primary School a public or private school?
Walmer Estate Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Walmer Estate Primary School?
You can call 021 447 6760. It is located at Cambridge Street Walmer Estate Woodstock 7925.
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