Elswood Primﾊre Skool
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Elswood Primﾊre Skool
Elswood Primﾊre Skool (EMIS: 102480355) is a public primary school situated in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape and managed by the Metro North education district. The 2025 academic year saw 660 enrolled learners instructed by 19 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Elswood Primﾊre Skool 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, Elswood Primﾊre Skool 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
Elswood Primﾊre Skool 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, Elswood Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 660 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Elswood Primﾊre Skool is situated in City Of Cape Town (Leonsdale), 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: 26ste Straat Leonsdale Elsiesrivier 7490. For postal correspondence, use: 26ste Straat Leonsdale Elsiesrivier 7490.
Curriculum & Academics
Elswood Primﾊre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Elswood Primﾊre Skool 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 Elswood Primﾊre Skool 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
26ste Straat Leonsdale Elsiesrivier 7490
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
26ste Straat Leonsdale Elsiesrivier 7490
Phone
+27 21 932 6510Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
102480355
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.