Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool
Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool provides primary school education as a public school in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The school is administered under the Metro North education district. In 2025, the school reported 629 learners and 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool 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
Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool 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, Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool reported a total enrollment of 629 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool is situated in City Of Cape Town (Ruyterwacht), 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: Birkenhead Street Ruyterwacht 7460. For postal correspondence, use: Birkenhead Street Ruyterwacht Unknown 7460.
Curriculum & Academics
Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. 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 Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool 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
Birkenhead Street Ruyterwacht 7460
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Birkenhead Street Ruyterwacht Unknown 7460
Phone
+27 21 535 6005Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
101308210
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.