Range Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Range Primary School
A public primary school serving the City Of Cape Town community in Western Cape, Range Primary School operates under the Metro North education district. The school recorded 342 learners and 15 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Range Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Range 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
Range Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Range Primary School reported a total enrollment of 342 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Range Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (The Range), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 3 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: Forestweg The Range Elsies Rivier 7490. For postal correspondence, use: Forestweg Matroosfontein Unknown 7490.
Curriculum & Academics
Range Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Range 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 Range 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
Forestweg The Range Elsies Rivier 7490
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Forestweg Matroosfontein Unknown 7490
Phone
+27 21 931 5892Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
102480665
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.