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Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy

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

In Bergvliet, City Of Cape Town, Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 737 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy is a public primary school serving families in and around Bergvliet, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

737
Learners
32
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, Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy 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 Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro South district

Here is how Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro South district.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy's 737; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy's 737, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy, 1,754 compared with 737, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy, 1,690 compared with 737, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy, 1,646 compared with 737; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy 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 Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy's 737; 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 Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy's 737; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy, 1,977 compared with 737, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy's 737, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy, 1,970 compared with 737, 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 Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy for 2027

As a public school, Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
338 Main Road Retreat 7945
Postal
338 Main Road Retreat Unknown 7945
Telephone
021 712 2051
Website
zwaanswyk.net
Email
reception@zwaanswyk.net
EMIS number
105309386

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy?
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 Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy directly, on 021 712 2051, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy?
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 Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy 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 Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy?
Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy reported 737 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy?
Yes, Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy 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 Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy a public or private school?
Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zwaanswyk Academy/Academy?
You can call 021 712 2051. It is located at 338 Main Road Retreat 7945.
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