Northpine Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Northpine Primary School
Situated in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Northpine Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Metro East education district. The school recorded 1158 learners and 34 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Northpine Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Northpine 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
Northpine 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, Northpine Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,158 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Northpine Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Northpine), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 2 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: 19 Eastwood Drive Northpine Brackenfell 7560. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 96 Brackenfell Unknown 7561.
Curriculum & Academics
Northpine Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Northpine 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 Northpine 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
19 Eastwood Drive Northpine Brackenfell 7560
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 96 Brackenfell Unknown 7561
Phone
+27 21 981 5777Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
107321915
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.