Observatory Junior
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Observatory Junior
Operating as a public institution, Observatory Junior is a primary school located in City Of Cape Town within Western Cape. The school falls under the Metro Central education district. The 2025 school year recorded 819 learners taught by 30 educators, achieving a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Observatory Junior is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Observatory Junior 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
Observatory Junior 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, Observatory Junior reported a total enrollment of 819 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Observatory Junior is situated in City Of Cape Town (Observatory), 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: Clifton Terrace Observatory 7925. For postal correspondence, use: Clifton Terrace Observatory Unknown 7925.
Curriculum & Academics
Observatory Junior is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Observatory Junior was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Observatory Junior 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
Clifton Terrace Observatory 7925
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Clifton Terrace Observatory Unknown 7925
Phone
+27 21 447 1495Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
103309307
Department of Basic Education
Related Schools
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.