Kalkfontein Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Kalkfontein Primary School
Situated in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Kalkfontein Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Metro East education district. The school recorded 1339 learners and 37 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kalkfontein 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, Kalkfontein 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
Kalkfontein 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, Kalkfontein Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,339 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Kalkfontein Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Kalkfontein Ii), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 7 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 Belhar Road & Isobel Str Kalkfontein Kuils River 7580. For postal correspondence, use: C/o Belhar & Isabel Road Kalkfontein Kuils River 7580.
Curriculum & Academics
Kalkfontein Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kalkfontein 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 Kalkfontein 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 Belhar Road & Isobel Str Kalkfontein Kuils River 7580
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
C/o Belhar & Isabel Road Kalkfontein Kuils River 7580
Phone
+27 21 906 5330Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
107008021
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.