Overview
Montessori @ Home Independent School is a independent combined school (Grades R–12) located in Paarl, Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 27 learners and is staffed by 3 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 9:1), operating as a fee-charging school. It falls within the Cape Winelands education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 5 other combined schools in Paarl.
School fees
Private school fees vary widely. Request the official 2027 fee schedule from Montessori @ Home Independent School directly.
Private combined school (Grades R–12); fees set by the school.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Montessori @ Home Independent School for 2027?
For 2027, Montessori @ Home Independent School falls within a r20,000 – r250,000+ per year (typical range) band and serves 27 learners in the Cape Winelands district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 099 for the published amount.
Is Montessori @ Home Independent School a no-fee school?
No, Montessori @ Home Independent School is a fee-charging school in the Cape Winelands district. Annual fees are set by the SGB and apply to all enrolled learners.
What is the quintile of Montessori @ Home Independent School and what does it mean for fees?
Montessori @ Home Independent School operates as an independent school in Paarl, Southern P, Western Cape and is therefore not part of the public-school quintile system. All fees are determined privately by the school.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Montessori @ Home Independent School, families in Western Cape apply via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Montessori @ Home Independent School. The exact Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 process in the Cape Winelands education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Montessori @ Home Independent School
Call 099 to confirm whether Montessori @ Home Independent School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Montessori @ Home Independent School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Montessori @ Home Independent School (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Montessori @ Home Independent School.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Montessori @ Home Independent School for the next school year?
To apply to Montessori @ Home Independent School for the next academic year, register on the WCED Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Montessori @ Home Independent School as a preferred school. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Montessori @ Home Independent School via phone 099.
What documents do I need to apply at Montessori @ Home Independent School?
Montessori @ Home Independent School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Montessori @ Home Independent School (phone 099) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the WCED Online Admissions.