Plumstead Preparatory
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Plumstead Preparatory
A public institution, Plumstead Preparatory functions as a primary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 581 learners were enrolled, taught by 22 educators at a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other 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
Address
Totnes Road Plumstead 7800
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Totnes Road Plumstead Unknown 7800
Phone
+27 21 705 3700Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
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.