Montevideo Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Montevideo Primary School
Montevideo Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, under the Metro Central education district. The school recorded 1143 learners and 35 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Montevideo Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Montevideo Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Montevideo 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, Montevideo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,143 learners with a teaching staff of 35 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
Montevideo Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Montana), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central 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: School Street Montana 7490. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 21192 Durrheim Unknown 7491.
Curriculum & Academics
Montevideo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Montevideo 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 Montevideo 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
School Street Montana 7490
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 21192 Durrheim Unknown 7491
Phone
+27 21 934 8048Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
102480975
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.