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Education Costs in Cape-Town

School fees and tuition — drawn from the childcare basket.

All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.

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Section Description
Education Costs in Cape-Town: price table 2 items with median prices and high–low ranges.
Compare to similar cities Cities with comparable cost tier and region.
Other categories in Cape-Town Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more.
Education FAQs for Cape-Town Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence.

Education Costs in Cape-Town

School fees and tuition — drawn from the childcare basket.

  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $280
    $183 – $366
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $5,477
    $2,198 – $9,768

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Education in Cape-Town: FAQs

How much does education cost in Cape-Town?
School fees and tuition — drawn from the childcare basket. Per-item prices for Cape-Town are listed above.
Are these education prices in USD?
Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
How current is the education data for Cape-Town?
Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
What's not included on this page?
This page focuses on education. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Cape-Town main cost-of-living page.