Hoofweg Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Hoofweg Primary School
As a public school, Hoofweg 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 1295 learners taught by 35 educators, achieving a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoofweg Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Hoofweg 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
Hoofweg 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, Hoofweg Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,295 learners with a teaching staff of 35 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
Hoofweg Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Wesbank), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 8 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: C/o Waterblom Street & Main Rd West Bank Kuils River 7580. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 527 Kuilsriver Unknown 7579.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoofweg Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoofweg 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 Hoofweg 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
C/o Waterblom Street & Main Rd West Bank Kuils River 7580
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 527 Kuilsriver Unknown 7579
Phone
+27 21 204 5414Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
107328650
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.