Altena Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Altena Primary School
Altena Primary School (EMIS: 100000548) is a public primary school situated in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape and managed by the Metro East education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1162 enrolled learners instructed by 37 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Altena Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Altena Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Altena Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Altena Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,162 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Altena Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Somerset West), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 9 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Cnr Of Altena & La Motte Str Strand 7140. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1184 Strand Unknown 7139.
Curriculum & Academics
Altena Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Altena Primary School was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Altena Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Cnr Of Altena & La Motte Str Strand 7140
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1184 Strand Unknown 7139
Phone
+27 21 851 5693Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000548
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.