Meadowridge Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Meadowridge Primary School
Meadowridge Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the City Of Cape Town area of Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1514 learners were enrolled, taught by 42 educators at a ratio of 36:1. 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
Meadowridge 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, Meadowridge 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
Meadowridge 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, Meadowridge Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,514 learners with a teaching staff of 42 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
Meadowridge Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Lentegeur), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South 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: Kreupelhout Street Lentegeur Mitchells Plain 7785. For postal correspondence, use: Kreupelhout Street Lentegeur Mitchell's Plain 7785.
Curriculum & Academics
Meadowridge Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Meadowridge 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 Meadowridge 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
Kreupelhout Street Lentegeur Mitchells Plain 7785
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Kreupelhout Street Lentegeur Mitchell's Plain 7785
Phone
+27 21 376 1145Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106490237
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.