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Welcome Primary School

Public primary school · Welcome, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (10 circuit)

Welcome to Welcome Primary School, a public primary school serving Welcome, City Of Cape Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 476 learners.

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Welcome Primary School is a public primary school in Welcome, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

476
Learners
17
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Welcome 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 Welcome Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

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

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Welcome Primary School, 1,845 compared with 476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Welcome Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welcome Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Welcome Primary School, 1,720 compared with 476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Welcome Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welcome Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Welcome Primary School, 1,682 compared with 476; 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 Welcome Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welcome Primary School, 1,634 compared with 476, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Welcome Primary School's 476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Welcome Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welcome 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 Welcome Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Welcome Primary School's 476; 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 Welcome 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 Welcome Primary School's 476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Welcome Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welcome Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welcome Primary School, 1,977 compared with 476, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Welcome Primary School's 476, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welcome Primary School, 1,970 compared with 476, 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 Welcome Primary School for 2027

Welcome Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3Rd Street Welcome Estate 7764
Postal
3Rd Street Welcome Estate Unknown 7764
Telephone
021 023 2922
Website
welcomeprimaryschool.blogspot.com
Email
joan.reddy7@gmail.com
EMIS number
105480886

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Welcome 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 Welcome Primary School directly, on 021 023 2922, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Welcome 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 Welcome Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Welcome 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 Welcome 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 Welcome Primary School?
Welcome Primary School reported 476 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Welcome Primary School?
Yes, Welcome 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 Welcome Primary School a public or private school?
Welcome Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Welcome Primary School?
You can call 021 023 2922. It is located at 3Rd Street Welcome Estate 7764.
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