Forres Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Forres Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Forres 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
Forres 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
Forres 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Forres Primary School reported a total enrollment of 191 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Forres Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Rondebosch), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 10 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: 24 Park Road Rondebosch 7700. For postal correspondence, use: 24 Park Road Rondebosch Unknown 7700.
Curriculum & Academics
Forres Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Forres 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 Forres 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
24 Park Road Rondebosch 7700
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
24 Park Road Rondebosch Unknown 7700
Phone
+27 21 689 2727Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105000805
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.