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Wesley Methodist Practising School

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

In Salt River, City Of Cape Town, Wesley Methodist Practising School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 362 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Wesley Methodist Practising School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Wesley Methodist Practising School is a public primary school serving families in and around Salt River, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

362
Learners
10
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, Wesley Methodist Practising 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 Wesley Methodist Practising School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with Wesley Methodist Practising School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wesley Methodist Practising School, 1,845 compared with 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesley Methodist Practising School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesley Methodist Practising School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wesley Methodist Practising School, 1,720 compared with 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesley Methodist Practising School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesley Methodist Practising School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Wesley Methodist Practising School, 1,682 compared with 362; 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 Wesley Methodist Practising School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wesley Methodist Practising School, 1,634 compared with 362, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Wesley Methodist Practising School's 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesley Methodist Practising School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesley Methodist Practising 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 Wesley Methodist Practising School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Wesley Methodist Practising School's 362; 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 Wesley Methodist Practising School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Wesley Methodist Practising School's 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesley Methodist Practising School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesley Methodist Practising School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wesley Methodist Practising School, 1,977 compared with 362, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Wesley Methodist Practising School's 362, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wesley Methodist Practising School, 1,970 compared with 362, 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 Wesley Methodist Practising School for 2027

Because Wesley Methodist Practising 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
16A Durham Avenue Salt River 7925
Postal
16A Durham Avenue Salt River 7925
Telephone
021 448 1646
Website
web-mates.github.io
EMIS number
103316725

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wesley Methodist Practising 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 Wesley Methodist Practising School directly, on 021 448 1646, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wesley Methodist Practising 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 Wesley Methodist Practising School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Wesley Methodist Practising 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 Wesley Methodist Practising School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Wesley Methodist Practising School?
Wesley Methodist Practising School reported 362 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Wesley Methodist Practising School?
Yes, Wesley Methodist Practising 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 Wesley Methodist Practising School a public or private school?
Wesley Methodist Practising School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wesley Methodist Practising School?
You can call 021 448 1646. It is located at 16A Durham Avenue Salt River 7925.
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