Plumstead Preparatory

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South

Public Primary School Q5

About Plumstead Preparatory

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Plumstead Preparatory is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Plumstead Preparatory is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Plumstead Preparatory is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Plumstead Preparatory reported a total enrollment of 581 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Plumstead Preparatory is situated in City Of Cape Town (Plumstead), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 8 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Totnes Road Plumstead 7800. For postal correspondence, use: Totnes Road Plumstead Unknown 7800.

Curriculum & Academics

Plumstead Preparatory is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Plumstead Preparatory was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Plumstead Preparatory are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Totnes Road Plumstead 7800

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

Totnes Road Plumstead Unknown 7800

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Email

admin@plumsteadpp.wcape.school.za

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 581
Educators 22

Learner:Educator Ratio

26:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictMetro South

EMIS Number

105308208

Department of Basic Education

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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.