Rosmead Central Primary School

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape ยท Metro Central

Public Primary School Q5

About Rosmead Central Primary School

In the urban area of City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Rosmead Central Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Metro Central education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 738 learners with a teaching staff of 24, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Rosmead Central 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

Rosmead Central Primary School 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

Rosmead Central 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, Rosmead Central Primary School reported a total enrollment of 738 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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

Rosmead Central Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Claremont), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 4 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: 8 Rosmead Avenue Claremont 7700. For postal correspondence, use: 8 Rosmead Avenue Claremont Unknown 7700.

Curriculum & Academics

Rosmead Central Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Rosmead Central 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 Rosmead Central 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

8 Rosmead Avenue Claremont 7700

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

8 Rosmead Avenue Claremont Unknown 7700

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 738
Educators 24

Learner:Educator Ratio

31:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictMetro Central

EMIS Number

105310115

Department of Basic Education

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.