Fairdale Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Fairdale Primary School
Fairdale Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, under the Metro North education district. The school recorded 1012 learners and 27 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Fairdale 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, Fairdale 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
Fairdale Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Fairdale Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,012 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Fairdale Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Fairdale), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: 1 Deputy Street Mfuleni 7100. For postal correspondence, use: 1 Deputy Street Mfuleni Unknown 7100.
Curriculum & Academics
Fairdale Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fairdale Primary School was historically administered under the Wce 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 Fairdale 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
1 Deputy Street Mfuleni 7100
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
1 Deputy Street Mfuleni Unknown 7100
Phone
+27 21 023 0296Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000652
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.