Happy Valley Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Happy Valley Primary School
As a public school, Happy Valley Primary School provides primary school education to learners in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The school falls under the Metro East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1253 learners taught by 38 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Happy Valley 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, Happy Valley 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
Happy Valley 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, Happy Valley Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,253 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Happy Valley Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Silversands), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 9 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: Bardale Road Silversands Blue Downs 7579. For postal correspondence, use: Bardale Road Silversands Blue Downs 7579.
Curriculum & Academics
Happy Valley Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley 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
Bardale Road Silversands Blue Downs 7579
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Bardale Road Silversands Blue Downs 7579
Phone
+27 21 908 0134Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000433
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.