Elsbury Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Elsbury Primary School
With EMIS number 102480339, Elsbury Primary School is a public primary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, operating within the Metro North district. The 2025 academic year saw 475 enrolled learners instructed by 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Elsbury 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, Elsbury 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
Elsbury 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, Elsbury Primary School reported a total enrollment of 475 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Elsbury Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Matroosfontein), 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: Elsburyweg Matroosfontein 7490. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 163 Matroosfontein Unknown 7490.
Curriculum & Academics
Elsbury Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Elsbury 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 Elsbury 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
Elsburyweg Matroosfontein 7490
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 163 Matroosfontein Unknown 7490
Phone
+27 81 258 6174Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
102480339
Department of Basic Education
Related Schools
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.