Primary Schools in Cape Town

Public and independent primary schools, with curriculum, admissions and aftercare information where available.

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Primary Schools

Imhoff, Sandown, Somerset West, Sunningdale, Taroko & Hermanus
Grades
Preschool to high school · campus dependent
Curriculum / approach
Montessori-inspired early and junior years · IEB · Cambridge International · Sí

They are a multi-campus independent school group combining a Montessori-inspired foundation in the early and junior years with IEB, Cambridge International and Sí senior pathways. Available phases and pathways differ by campus.

Primary Schools

Socrates Way, Century City, Cape Town
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro campus spanning preschool, primary and high school. The preschool uses play-based early learning, the primary school follows CAPS and the high school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

Primary Schools

Sonstraal Heights and Groot Phesantekraal, Durbanville
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro school spanning preschool, primary and high school across nearby Durbanville campuses. The primary school follows CAPS and the high school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

Primary Schools

Sonkring, Brackenfell
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–10 in 2026
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro campus with preschool, primary and a growing high school. The primary school follows CAPS, while the high school follows an enhanced curriculum leading to the IEB matric examination.

Primary Schools

Corner Sandown Road and Discovery Drive, Sandown, Cape Town
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · NSC

They are a Curro campus spanning preschool, primary and high school. Learners progress from play-based early learning to CAPS through Grade 12 and the National Senior Certificate.

Primary Schools

Corner Wildebeest and Springbok Road, Uitzicht, Durbanville
Grades
Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · NSC

They are an assisted-learning Curro primary and high school offering smaller classes and additional support for learners who benefit from a more individualised environment.

Primary Schools

1 Sundarbans Road, Sitari Country Estate, Somerset West
Grades
Preschool · Grade R–12
Curriculum / approach
Curro early childhood programme · CAPS · IEB

They are a Curro campus spanning preschool, primary and high school. The preschool accepts babies, the primary school follows CAPS and the high school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

Primary Schools

20 Cavalcade Road, Green Point, Cape Town
Grades
Early learning · Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning · IEB

They are a co-educational Reddam House school spanning early learning to Grade 12. The early learning programme is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the senior school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

Primary Schools

Reddam Avenue, Steenberg Boulevard, Constantia, Cape Town
Grades
Early learning · Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning · IEB

They are a co-educational Reddam House school spanning early learning to Grade 12. The early learning programme is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the senior school prepares learners for the IEB matric examination.

Primary Schools

Shamwari Close, Clara Anna Fontein Estate, Durbanville
Grades
Early learning · Grade 1–12
Curriculum / approach
Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning · IEB · Cambridge International

They are a co-educational Reddam House school spanning early learning to Grade 12. The early learning programme is inspired by Reggio Emilia, with IEB and Cambridge pathways in the senior years.

Primary Schools

Alexandra Road, Oude Molen Village, Pinelands, Cape Town
Grades
Playgroup and Kindergarten to Class 7
Curriculum / approach
Waldorf

They are a small Waldorf school offering Playgroup and Kindergarten through Class 7, with an experiential, arts-rich approach and an emphasis on child development.

Primary Schools

4459 Main Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town
Grades
Nursery through senior primary
Curriculum / approach
Montessori · aligned with national curriculum standards

They are a child-centred Montessori school with nursery, preschool, junior primary and senior primary classes. The school uses mixed-age groups and self-directed learning within a structured environment.

Primary Schools

Spaanschemat River Road, Belle Constantia, Cape Town
Grades
Playgroup to Class 13
Curriculum / approach
Waldorf · NSC pathway in high school

They are an all-through Waldorf school offering Playgroup, Kindergarten, Primary and High School. The admissions process includes a school tour and opportunities for the family and school to assess fit.

Primary Schools

4 Marlow Road, Kenilworth, Cape Town
Grades
Playgroup–Class 13
Curriculum / approach
Waldorf · NSC in Class 13

They offer a continuous Waldorf journey from Playgroup through Class 13, using developmentally staged, experiential and arts-rich learning before the National Senior Certificate year.

Primary Schools

42 Soetvlei Avenue, Constantia, Cape Town
Grades
Early childhood–Grade 12
Curriculum / approach
US standards · Common Core · NGSS · US diploma · AP and AP Capstone

They offer a co-educational American curriculum from early childhood to Grade 12, with US academic standards, a US high-school diploma and Advanced Placement courses including AP Capstone.

Primary Schools

14 Kenmar Crescent and 21 Herschel Road, Claremont, Cape Town
Grades
Grade 000–12
Curriculum / approach
Developmentally appropriate early learning · IEB

They offer an independent Anglican education for girls from Grade 000 to Grade 12, with playful, developmentally appropriate early learning and an IEB pathway through the senior school.

Primary Schools

65 Campground Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town
Grades
Grade N–12
Curriculum / approach
CAPS / national curriculum · NSC · selected Cambridge AS and A Levels

They offer an independent Anglican education for boys across the Pre-Prep, Prep and College, combining the national curriculum and NSC with selected Cambridge opportunities in the senior years.

Primary Schools

Gorge Road, Oranjezicht, Cape Town
Grades
Grade 000–12
Curriculum / approach
IEB · Cambridge A Levels

They offer an independent Anglican education for girls from Grade 000 to Grade 12, with IEB and Cambridge A Level pathways available in the senior school.

Primary Schools

St Johns Road, Wynberg, Cape Town
Grades
Nursery–Grade 12
Curriculum / approach
Play-based preschool · CAPS · project-based learning and STEAM · NSC

They offer an independent Catholic education for girls from Nursery to Grade 12, combining play-based early learning with a CAPS and NSC pathway enriched by project-based learning and STEAM.

Primary Schools

2 Nursery Way, Pinelands, Cape Town
Grades
Grade RR–12
Curriculum / approach
National curriculum · NSC

They are a small co-educational independent school spanning pre-primary, primary and high school. Entry is subject to space, interview and a placement assessment.

Primary Schools

Table View & Sandown
Grades
12 months–Grade 12
Curriculum / approach
National curriculum · NSC

They are an all-through independent school with separate pre-primary, junior preparatory, senior preparatory and secondary faculties across Table View and Sandown campuses.

Primary Schools

Sustainability Institute, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
Grades
Playgroup to Class 13
Curriculum / approach
Waldorf · NSC pathway

They are an independent Waldorf school offering Playgroup and Kindergarten through Primary and High School, with the NSC written in the thirteenth school year.

Primary Schools

3 Auburn Road, Kenilworth, Cape Town, 7708
Grades
Pre-primary to Grade 7
Curriculum / approach
Montessori

They are a long-established independent Montessori school in Kenilworth that takes children from three years old through to Grade 7, so one school covers preschool and the whole of primary. Read more

Primary Schools

Sylvan Close, Oranjezicht, Cape Town
Grades
Toddler and preschool to elementary
Curriculum / approach
Montessori

They are a non-profit Montessori school with toddler, preschool and elementary environments, afternoon sport and access to an on-site therapy team.

Primary Schools

16 Hooggelegen Road, Durbanville, Cape Town
Grades
Toddler and preschool to primary
Curriculum / approach
Montessori

They are a Montessori campus offering a continuous pathway from toddler and preschool environments into primary school, with flexible half-day and full-day options.

Primary Schools

42 Charles Hoffe Avenue, Van Riebeeckstrand, Cape Town
Grades
Toddler and preschool to primary
Curriculum / approach
Montessori

They are a coastal Montessori campus with toddler, preschool and primary programmes and flexible half-day, lunch and full-day attendance options.

Primary Schools

Slangkop Road, beside Imhoff Farm, Kommetjie
Grades
Parent-and-child circle and playgroup to Class 7
Curriculum / approach
Waldorf

They are a nature-rich Waldorf school offering a Parent & Child Circle, Playgroup, Kindergarten and Primary School on rural grounds beside Imhoff Farm.

Primary Schools

Lourensford Estate, Somerset West
Grades
Toddler to high school
Curriculum / approach
Montessori · Cambridge International pathway

They are an all-through Montessori school combining AMI-informed Montessori practice with a Cambridge International pathway, outdoor learning, sport, culture and service.

Primary Schools

Grove Avenue, Claremont, Cape Town
Grades
Grade R–7
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · Thinking Schools framework

They are a co-educational public primary school with an inclusive approach, CAPS academics and a Thinking Schools framework that develops critical thinking and problem-solving.

Primary Schools

Richmond Avenue, Pinelands, Cape Town
Grades
Grade R–7
Curriculum / approach
National curriculum · inclusive and Reggio Emilia-informed approach

They are a co-educational public primary school recognised for its inclusive approach to learning. The national curriculum is enhanced with additional languages, technology, arts and thinking tools.

Primary Schools

100 Dreyersdal Road, Bergvliet, Cape Town
Grades
Grade R–7
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · English medium

They are an English-medium, co-educational public primary school serving Grade R through Grade 7, with sport, cultural activities and on-site after-school care.

Primary Schools

Banks Road, Fish Hoek, 7974
Grades
Grade R–7
Curriculum / approach
Emergent, interest-led approach drawing on Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Philosophy for Children

Primary school for Grade R to 7. A small independent, progressive, child-centred school, taking children from Grade R through the primary years. The approach is eclectic — elements of Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Philosophy for Children.

Primary Schools

Brigantine Avenue, Sun Valley, Cape Town
Grades
Grade R–7
Curriculum / approach
CAPS

They are a co-educational school spanning Sunbird Grade R through Grade 7, with a holistic programme of academics, sport, culture and music.

Primary Schools

Dean Street, Newlands, Cape Town
Grades
Grade N–7
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · Thinking School approach

They are a boys' public school offering a CAPS curriculum extended with critical thinking, creativity, digital literacy and learning support. The main intake is in Grade N and Grade R.

Primary Schools

78 Campground Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town
Grades
Grade 1–7
Curriculum / approach
CAPS · broad academic, sport, music and arts programme

They offer a public primary-school education for boys from Grade 1 to Grade 7, with a broad academic, sporting, music and arts programme designed to prepare learners for high school.

Primary Schools

Tulip Street, Amanda Glen, Durbanville
Grades
Grade 1–7
Curriculum / approach
CAPS

They are a co-educational public primary school in Durbanville with Foundation and Intersen phases, learning support and a broad extramural programme.

Primary Schools

9 Deerhurst Drive, Sunningdale, Cape Town
Grades
Pre-preparatory to Grade 12
Curriculum / approach
Reggio Emilia-inspired pre-prep · inquiry-led CAPS pathway

They are an all-through independent school whose Reggio Emilia-inspired pre-preparatory phase uses inquiry, provocations and flexible, nature-filled learning spaces. Its preparatory and secondary phases continue with inquiry-led learning.

Primary Schools

1 Malan Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Grades
Primary school
Curriculum / approach
Progressive · Reggio Emilia-inspired

They are a small progressive primary school inspired by Reggio Emilia. Its child-led approach emphasises agency, multiple ways of learning, outdoor activity, nutritious food and close parent involvement.

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