Rio Grande Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Rio Grande Primary School
Located in City Of Cape Town within Western Cape, Rio Grande Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Metro Central education district. In 2025, the school reported 703 learners and 20 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Rio Grande 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, Rio Grande 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
Rio Grande 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, Rio Grande Primary School reported a total enrollment of 703 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Rio Grande Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Manenberg), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central 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: Pecosweg Manenberg 7764. For postal correspondence, use: Pecosweg Manenberg Unknown 7764.
Curriculum & Academics
Rio Grande Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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
Pecosweg Manenberg 7764
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Pecosweg Manenberg Unknown 7764
Phone
+27 21 691 0341Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105480681
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.