Balvenie Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Balvenie Primary School
Located in City Of Cape Town within Western Cape, Balvenie Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Metro North education district. In 2025, the school reported 720 learners and 20 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Balvenie Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Balvenie 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
Balvenie 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, Balvenie Primary School reported a total enrollment of 720 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Balvenie Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Balvenie), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 3 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: H/v Balvenielaan & 35ste Str Elsiesrivier 7490. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 56 Matroosfontein Unknown 7489.
Curriculum & Academics
Balvenie Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Balvenie Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Balvenie 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
H/v Balvenielaan & 35ste Str Elsiesrivier 7490
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 56 Matroosfontein Unknown 7489
Phone
+27 21 932 5585Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
102480061
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.