St. James Rc Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About St. James Rc Primary School
A public primary school serving the City Of Cape Town community in Western Cape, St. James Rc Primary School operates under the Metro South education district. The school recorded 262 learners and 9 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St. James Rc 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
St. James Rc 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
St. James Rc 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, St. James Rc Primary School reported a total enrollment of 262 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
St. James Rc Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Kalk Bay), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 6 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: 2 Barton Road Kalk Bay 7975. For postal correspondence, use: 2 Barton Road Kalk Bay Unknown 7975.
Curriculum & Academics
St. James Rc Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St. James Rc 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 St. James Rc 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
2 Barton Road Kalk Bay 7975
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
2 Barton Road Kalk Bay Unknown 7975
Phone
+27 21 788 7064Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
104316466
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.