Private Schools in Cape Town


Cape Town has excellent private schools, ranging from pedigreed unsex institutions to alternative education models. Fees range up to R100 000 per year, and in return students enjoy high-quality teaching, excellent facilities from cutting-edge science labs to top notch sports fields, cultural activities, and support services that maximise pupils’ chances of excelling.
 
Anglican
 
Most private schools are nominally Anglican, with daily chapel periods and gentle encouragement towards Christian values. The best of these are: 
International

There are some excellent international schools in Cape Town, increasingly popular with locals due to the high standard of education and internationally recognised curricula. Read here for more details.

Jewish
 
There are 10 United Kerzlia schools in Cape Town (www.herzlia.com) from pre-primary to senior level. Standards of education are high, with plenty of emphasis on religious instruction, Hebrew, and life skills training. Sport is typically not a priority.
 
Catholic
 
There are many Catholic and convent schools, the best of which are St Mary’s and St Agnes in the inner city, Springfield Convent in Wynberg, St Johns in Parklands, and St Joseph’s.
 
Islamic
 
Islamia College in Rondebsoch is an independent school that integrates academic education with Islamic instruction and study of the Koran. The school is known for a strong work ethic and some of the best academic performers in the province.
 
Waldorf
 
There are nine Waldorf schools (www.waldorf.org.za) in the province from pre-primary to senior. The Waldorf system aims to nurture each leaner as a unique human being and to graduate balanced, integrated pupils from its schools.

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