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Wavecrest Primary School

Public primary school · Rocklands, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (5 circuit)

Wavecrest Primary School is a public primary school in Rocklands, City Of Cape Town. Around 942 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Rocklands, City Of Cape Town, Wavecrest Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

942
Learners
29
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Wavecrest Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Wavecrest Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Wavecrest Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wavecrest Primary School, 1,847 compared with 942; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wavecrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wavecrest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wavecrest Primary School, 1,780 compared with 942, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Wavecrest Primary School's 942, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Wavecrest Primary School's 942, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Wavecrest Primary School's 942; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wavecrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wavecrest Primary 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 Wavecrest Primary School, 2,089 compared with 942; 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 Wavecrest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wavecrest Primary School, 2,037 compared with 942; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wavecrest Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wavecrest 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 Wavecrest Primary School's 942, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wavecrest Primary School, 1,970 compared with 942, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Wavecrest Primary School's 942, 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 Wavecrest Primary School for 2027

Because Wavecrest 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
H/V Spine- En Weltevredenweg Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7785
Postal
H/V Spine- En Weltevredenweg Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7785
Telephone
071 791 6360
Website
wavecrestyep.site123.me
Email
stanleyjohn3@gmail.com
EMIS number
106490431

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wavecrest 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 Wavecrest Primary School directly, on 071 791 6360, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wavecrest 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 Wavecrest Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Wavecrest 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 Wavecrest 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 Wavecrest Primary School?
Wavecrest Primary School reported 942 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Wavecrest Primary School?
Yes, Wavecrest 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 Wavecrest Primary School a public or private school?
Wavecrest Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wavecrest Primary School?
You can call 071 791 6360. It is located at H/V Spine- En Weltevredenweg Rocklands Mitchell's Plain 7785.
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