School Name
Western Province Preparatory School
Category
Rest of the World Schools
Types
Pre-Prep to Senior School
Pupil type
Boys only
Boarding-Day
Boarding
Day
Curriculums
South African curriculum
Pupil age range
5-13
Location
Cape Town
Western Province Preparatory School
Focus
Celebrating life and learning
Day fees 2024/25
$4,400–$7,400
Boarding fees
$8,700–$11,700
Pupils
440
Age
5–13
Spear’s Review
Founded in 1914, Western Province Preparatory School (WPPS) has a rich history of educating the young men of Cape Town. Situated just a 10-minute drive from the city centre, the school is dedicated to fostering empathy, discipline and character in all its students.
The school is spread across two close-by campuses: Eden Road, which caters for nursery through to Grade 2, and Newlands Road, home to a state-of-the-art science laboratory and which accommodates Years 3 through 7.
Built upon the values of compassion, accountability, courage, respect, integrity and humility, every boy can find his place within the diverse WPPS community. The school follows the South African national curriculum and offers a range of extracurricular activities, including swimming, music and, of course, rugby.
Academics
While specific academic results are not publicly disclosed, WPPS is known for its commitment to holistic education, integrating academic, sporting and cultural activities to foster well-rounded development in its students.
Head teacher
Wayne Naidoo has been headmaster at WPPS since 2023, building on a 25-year career in education, including time spent as headmaster at The Ridge School in Johannesburg.
Admissions
The application process begins with completion of an online registration form.
Accessibility
Cape Town International Airport: 30 minutes
Location
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Rank: Top 100

Top 100 2025, Rest of the World Schools