De Kuilen Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About De Kuilen Primary School
Based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, De Kuilen Primary School is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Metro East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1295 learners with a teaching staff of 50, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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
De Kuilen 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
De Kuilen 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
De Kuilen 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, De Kuilen Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,295 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
De Kuilen Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Elim), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 7 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: Kerkstraat Kuilsrivier 7579. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 50 Kuilsrivier Unknown 7579.
Curriculum & Academics
De Kuilen Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
De Kuilen 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 De Kuilen 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
Kerkstraat Kuilsrivier 7579
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 50 Kuilsrivier Unknown 7579
Phone
+27 21 903 4160Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
107309229
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.