Sports Day — 28 May 2026 · 2026 Applications Now Open — visit the school office · School Photos rescheduled to 21 May — full uniform required · Term 2 Academic Programme now available for download · Sports Day — 28 May 2026 · 2026 Applications Now Open — visit the school office · School Photos rescheduled to 21 May — full uniform required · Term 2 Academic Programme now available for download ·
Girls learning
1923
Est. 1923 · Observatory, Cape Town

Where Every
Girl Finds Her
Voice.

One of South Africa's only two public schools exclusively for girls. For over 100 years, we have been turning potential into achievement — one girl at a time.

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100+
Years
600+
Learners
1 of 2
In South Africa
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"A girls-only school isn't a limitation —
it's a superpower."

Research consistently shows girls in single-sex schools outperform their peers in confidence, STEM subjects, and leadership roles.

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Girls studying
Since
1923

Who We Are

A school built on pride,
purpose & possibility

For over a century, Observatory Girls' Primary School has been one of South Africa's most treasured institutions. We are one of only two public schools nationally dedicated exclusively to girls' primary education.

Our motto — "Quality in Diversity" — is a promise we live every day. Girls from every walk of life walk through our gates and discover a community where difference is celebrated and excellence is expected.

Academic Excellence
Consistently strong results across all grades and phases
Arts & Culture
Music, drama and visual arts woven into daily school life
Sport & Wellness
Active, healthy bodies build confident, resilient minds
Pastoral Care
Every girl is seen, supported, and celebrated
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Life at OGS

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100
100+
Years of Excellence
Continuous girls' education since 1923
600+
Learners
Girls growing and thriving every school day
8
Grades
Grade R through to Grade 7
2
In South Africa
One of only two girls-only public primary schools

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News & Events

School Photos Rescheduled to 21 May
Announcements

School Photos Rescheduled to 21 May

Due to adverse weather conditions, school photos have been rescheduled to Wednesday, 21 May. Full school uniform is required for all learners on the day.

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Winter Sports Day Confirmed for 28 May
Events

Winter Sports Day Confirmed for 28 May

Our annual Winter Sports Day is set for 28 May. All learners are encouraged to participate across a range of track, field, and team events.

Grade 7 Farewell Planning Underway
Events

Grade 7 Farewell Planning Underway

Planning for the Grade 7 farewell ceremony is well underway. The parents committee meets on 15 May to finalise arrangements for this special occasion.

Term 2 Academic Programme Now Available
Academic

Term 2 Academic Programme Now Available

The Term 2 timetable and learning programme is now available. Parents are encouraged to download the schedule and review it with their daughters ahead of the term.

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Admissions 2026

Give your daughter
the best start.

Applications for the 2026 academic year are open now. We accept girls from Grade R to Grade 7. Places are limited — don't miss your window.

01
Check Eligibility
Girls entering Gr R–7 in the Observatory area
02
Complete & Submit
Download or collect the form from our office
03
Await Confirmation
We'll contact you with next steps
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The Research Is Clear

Why a girls-only
school makes a
difference.

Girls in single-sex schools consistently outperform their co-ed peers across key indicators — not because boys hold girls back, but because an environment built entirely around girls' needs, confidence, and growth allows them to thrive without limits.

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Higher Confidence
Girls report significantly higher self-esteem and academic confidence in girls-only environments.
STEM Performance
Girls outperform in Mathematics and Science when taught in a single-sex setting.
Leadership Roles
Girls in single-sex schools are far more likely to take on leadership positions.
Stronger Voice
Without social pressures of mixed classrooms, every girl finds and uses her voice.
"
We don't just teach girls — we raise them to be leaders.
Elizabeth Tjeane
Principal, Observatory Girls' Primary School

Life at OGS

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Sports Day
Events
Sports Day 2025
24 photos
Concert
Year-End Concert
18 photos · 2025
Science Fair
Science Fair
12 photos · 2025
Farewell
Grade 7 Farewell
30 photos · 2024
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