Boston Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Boston Primary School
As a public primary school, Boston Primary School provides education to learners in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro North education district. For the 2025 academic year, 671 learners were enrolled, taught by 33 educators at a ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Boston Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Boston 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
Boston 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, Boston Primary School reported a total enrollment of 671 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Boston Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Boston), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 6 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: Lincoln Street Boston Bellville 7530. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 5121 Bellville Unknown 7535.
Curriculum & Academics
Boston Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Boston Primary School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Boston 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
Lincoln Street Boston Bellville 7530
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 5121 Bellville Unknown 7535
Phone
+27 21 948 2526Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
101309212
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.