Amathemba School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Amathemba School
Based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Amathemba School is a independent primary school located in an urban setting under the Metro North education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 32 learners with a teaching staff of 4, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 8:1. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Amathemba School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Amathemba 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Amathemba School reported a total enrollment of 32 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Amathemba School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Parklands), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North 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: 3 Fairbridge Road Table View 7441. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 60385 Table View Unknown 7439.
Curriculum & Academics
Amathemba School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Amathemba 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 Amathemba 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
3 Fairbridge Road Table View 7441
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 60385 Table View Unknown 7439
Phone
+27 21 556 3573Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000561
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.