SILVER OAK SCHOOL
A school where children are understood before they are taught.
Silver Oak offers a different beginning — built on the belief that belonging comes before learning.
A school-of-heart built on vision, expertise, and years of striving for gold-standard specialised education. Here, learners are known as individuals, supported through small classes and specialist teaching, and surrounded by a team that sees every child and places themselves behind every family. We know our learners not only for the challenges they face, but for the remarkable, unapologetically unique children they are.
More Than a School. A Commitment.
"I have never believed that children should have to change who they are to fit a school. I believe schools should work hard to understand the child in front of them. Silver Oak began with a conviction that still guides us today: no child should ever feel that there is no place for them.
I have learned that children rarely need less of anything; they need adults with the insight to understand them, the courage to think differently, and the commitment to keep looking for another way forward. That belief has shaped a school community where people work together, challenge assumptions, and never stop searching for what is possible for a child."
- Louise Boshoff, Owner.
Location
Silver Oak is a specialist ECD and Foundation phase school in Flamingo Vlei,
Cape Town.
Phases and Curriculum
Serving learners
ages 3-9 years old.
ECD
Grade RRR and RR
Foundation Phase
Grade R (SEN)
Grade 1 (SEN)
Grade 2 (SEN)
Differentiated CAPS
DCAPS Level R
DCaps Level 1
DCAPS Level 2
Aftercare and Holiday care
Aftercare and holiday care are available for families seeking continuity of support throughout the year.
Registration
Silver Oak is a registered Specialised Primary School under the Department of Education,
Western Cape.
EMIS 0100000737
Principal
Under the guidance of Principal Ilandi Swart, Silver Oak remains focused on what matters most - understanding each child, building meaningful relationships, and creating opportunities for success.
