Garden Village Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Garden Village Primary School
As a public primary school, Garden Village Primary School provides education to learners in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro Central education district. For the 2025 academic year, 633 learners were enrolled, taught by 21 educators at a ratio of 30:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Garden Village 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, Garden Village 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
Garden Village 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, Garden Village Primary School reported a total enrollment of 633 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Garden Village Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Maitland Garden Village), 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: 2 Discovery Avenue Garden Village Maitland 7405. For postal correspondence, use: Discovery Avenue Garden Village Maitland 7405.
Curriculum & Academics
Garden Village Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Garden Village 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 Garden Village 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
2 Discovery Avenue Garden Village Maitland 7405
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Discovery Avenue Garden Village Maitland 7405
Phone
+27 21 511 2632Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
103316563
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.