Pelican Park Primary
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Pelican Park Primary
Situated in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Pelican Park Primary is a public primary school overseen by the Metro South education district. The school recorded 999 learners and 31 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pelican Park Primary is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Pelican Park Primary 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
Pelican Park Primary 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, Pelican Park Primary reported a total enrollment of 999 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Pelican Park Primary is situated in City Of Cape Town (Pelikan Park), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 5 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: Beak Road Pelican Park Pelican Park 7888. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 31306 Beak Road Pelican Park Unknown 7941.
Curriculum & Academics
Pelican Park Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pelican Park Primary was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 Pelican Park Primary 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
Beak Road Pelican Park Pelican Park 7888
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 31306 Beak Road Pelican Park Unknown 7941
Phone
+27 21 396 1636Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105062434
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.