Belhar Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Belhar Primary School
In the urban area of City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Belhar Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Metro North education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1121 learners with a teaching staff of 33, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Belhar Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Belhar Primary 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
Belhar 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, Belhar Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,121 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Belhar Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Belhar Ext 2), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 4 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: Acanthus Sirkel Belhar 7493. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 10100 Cape Town Unknown 7507.
Curriculum & Academics
Belhar Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Belhar 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 Belhar 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Acanthus Sirkel Belhar 7493
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 10100 Cape Town Unknown 7507
Phone
+27 21 952 2144Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
101321397
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.