Somerset-wes Met Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Somerset-wes Met Primary School
Registered under EMIS 110327301, Somerset-wes Met Primary School serves as a public primary school in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 832 enrolled learners instructed by 23 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Somerset-wes Met 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
Somerset-wes Met 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
Somerset-wes Met 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, Somerset-wes Met Primary School reported a total enrollment of 832 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Somerset-wes Met Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Somerset West), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East 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: Kerkstraat 19 Somerset-wes 7130. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 490 Somerset-wes Unknown 7129.
Curriculum & Academics
Somerset-wes Met Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Somerset-wes Met 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 Somerset-wes Met 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
Address
Kerkstraat 19 Somerset-wes 7130
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 490 Somerset-wes Unknown 7129
Phone
+27 21 852 2575Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
110327301
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.