Perivale Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Perivale Primary School
Perivale Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, under the Metro South education district. The school recorded 774 learners and 24 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
Perivale 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
As a Q5 institution, Perivale 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
Perivale 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, Perivale Primary School reported a total enrollment of 774 learners with a teaching staff of 24 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
Perivale Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Lotus River), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South 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: H/v Klipweg En Zeekoeweg Lotus River 7945. For postal correspondence, use: H/v Klipweg En Zeekoeweg Lotus River Unknown 7945.
Curriculum & Academics
Perivale Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Perivale 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 Perivale 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
H/v Klipweg En Zeekoeweg Lotus River 7945
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
H/v Klipweg En Zeekoeweg Lotus River Unknown 7945
Phone
+27 21 705 0506Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105310689
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.