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 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:
- Bishops Dicesan College, Rondebosch - www.bishops.org.za
- St Cyprian’s School, Oranjezicht - www.stcyprians.co.za
- Reddam House, Tokai and Sea Point
JewishThere are 10 United Kerzlia schools in Cape Town 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.CatholicThere 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.IslamicIslamia 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.WaldorfThere are nine Waldorf schools 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.
