Private Schools in Cape Town
The private schools in Cape Town are excellent, ranging from pedigreed unisex institutions to alternative education models. Fees can cost up to 150,000 ZAR 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.Good Private Schools in Cape Town
Herzlia High School
Gender: Co-educationalCurriculum: South African
Age: 13 to 18 (Grade 6 to Grade 12)
Web site: www.herzlia.com
This Jewish school in Vredehoek is part of the United Herzlia Schools group, which has several schools in Cape Town, including feeder pre-schools. Students are required to learn Hebrew and Jewish Studies. All creeds are welcome.
St Cyprian’s School
Gender: Girls onlyCurriculum: South African
Age: 6 to 18 (Kindergarten to Grade 12)
Web site: www.stcyprians.co.za
A member of the international schools group Round Square, this Anglican denomination school has daily chapel and boarding facilities. The campus is in Oranjezicht in central Cape Town.
Bishops Diocesan College
Gender: Boys onlyCurriculum: South African
Age: 6 to 18 (Kindergarten to Grade 12)
Web site: www.bishops.org.za
Bishops has a long, prestigious history and a magnificent campus in the leafy suburb of Rondebosch on the slopes of Table Mountain. Boarding facilities are available.
Constantia Waldorf School
Gender: Co-educationalCurriculum: Waldorf, South African
Age: 6 to 18 (Kindergarten to Grade 12)
Web site: www.waldorfconstantia.org.za
Set in beautiful 15-acre grounds in the upmarket suburb of Constantia, this school's curriculum is based on the educational ideas of Rudolf Steiner and aims to mould well-rounded men and women.
Cedar House High School
Gender: Co-educationalCurriculum: South African
Age: 12 to 18 (Grade 5 to Grade 12)
Web site: www.cedarhouse.co.za
An intimate school with small class sizes that celebrates individuality and aims to provide a “non-petty, warm, academically rigorous” environment. The school is in Kenilworth and has good co- and extra-curricular programmes.
Chester House
Gender: Co-educationalCurriculum: British
Age: 4 to 18 (pre-kindergarten to Grade 12)
Web site: www.chesterhouse.co.za
This school in Durbanville, one of Cape Town's northern suburbs, follows the British international curriculum including the IGCSE, O- and A-levels. The school has a Christian ethos.
Reddam House
Gender: Co-educationalCurriculum: South African
Age: 3 to 18 (pre-kindergarten to Grade 12)
Web site: www.reddamhouse.org.za
A non-denominational school with campuses in the prestigious suburb of Constantia and in Bedfordview on the Atlantic Seaboard. The schools have a strong cultural and sporting tradition.
St Joseph’s Marist College
Gender: Co-educationalCurriculum: South African
Age: 3 to 18 (pre-kindergarten to Grade 12)
Web site: www.maristsj.co.za
A Catholic school with a Montessori primary school and a good Special Needs programme for students aged 12 to 20. The campus is in Rondebosch.
Parklands College
Gender: Co-educationalCurriculum: South African
Age: 3 to 18 (pre-kindergarten to Grade 12)
Web site: www.parklands.co.za
A non-denominational school in Blouberg with a good range of extra-curricular activities.
