Somerset House Preparatory
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Somerset House Preparatory
With EMIS number 110000841, Somerset House Preparatory is a independent primary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, operating within the Metro East district. The 2025 academic year saw 430 enrolled learners instructed by 41 educators, resulting in a ratio of 10:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Somerset House 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
Somerset House 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
Somerset House 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Somerset House Preparatory reported a total enrollment of 430 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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
Somerset House Preparatory is situated in City Of Cape Town (Roundhay), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 4 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: Drama Street Somerset West 7130. For postal correspondence, use: Drama Street Somerset West Unknown 7130.
Curriculum & Academics
Somerset House Preparatory is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Somerset House 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 Somerset House 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
Drama Street Somerset West 7130
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Drama Street Somerset West Unknown 7130
Phone
+27 21 851 7164Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
110000841
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.