Vergezicht Private School
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Private primary school
Somerset House Preparatory
Roundhay, Cape Town, Western Cape
Somerset House Preparatory is a private primary school in Roundhay, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 430 learners and 41 educators, about 10.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in Western Cape (124 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 430 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 10.5 (province average 13.4) Fewer learners per educator than 62% of 50 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 110000841 |
Address and location
| Street address | Drama Street Somerset West 7130 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Drama Street Somerset West Unknown 7130 |
| Suburb / area | Roundhay |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100084 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Somerset House Preparatory
Is Somerset House Preparatory a public or private school?
Somerset House Preparatory is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Somerset House Preparatory?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Somerset House Preparatory?
430 learners and 41 educators (about 10.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 62% of 50 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Somerset House Preparatory?
Its EMIS number is 110000841.
Where is Somerset House Preparatory?
Drama Street Somerset West 7130. It is in Roundhay, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 851 7164.
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100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.