Boston Private School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Boston Private School
As a independent combined school, Boston Private School provides education to learners in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 442 learners were enrolled, taught by 36 educators at a ratio of 12:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Boston Private School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Boston Private School 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
Boston Private School 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Boston Private School reported a total enrollment of 442 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Boston Private School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Belgravia -bellville), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 1 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Leipoldtstraat 7 De La Haye Bellville 7532. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1507 Sanlamhof Unknown 7530.
Curriculum & Academics
Boston Private School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Boston Private School was historically administered under the Wce 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 Boston Private School 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
Address
Leipoldtstraat 7 De La Haye Bellville 7532
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1507 Sanlamhof Unknown 7530
Phone
+27 21 948 4051Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
101007208
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.