Herschel Girls School
Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape 385 m
Private primary school
Western Province Preparatory
Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape
Western Province Preparatory is a private primary school in Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 388 learners and 33 educators, about 11.8 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) | 388 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 11.8 (province average 13.4) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 50 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 105000823 |
Address and location
| Street address | 49 Newlands Road Claremont 7708 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 49 Newlands Road Claremont Unknown 7708 |
| Suburb / area | Claremont |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100059 |
| 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 Western Province Preparatory
Is Western Province Preparatory a public or private school?
Western Province Preparatory is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Western Province 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 Western Province Preparatory?
388 learners and 33 educators (about 11.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 50 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Western Province Preparatory?
Its EMIS number is 105000823.
Where is Western Province Preparatory?
49 Newlands Road Claremont 7708. It is in Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 761 8074.
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