St. Mary's Rc Primary School(retreat)
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About St. Mary's Rc Primary School(retreat)
With EMIS number 105316520, St. Mary's Rc Primary School(retreat) is a public primary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, operating within the Metro South district. The 2025 academic year saw 631 enrolled learners instructed by 18 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St. Mary's Rc Primary School(retreat) is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
St. Mary's Rc Primary School(retreat) 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. Mary's Rc Primary School(retreat) 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. Mary's Rc Primary School(retreat) reported a total enrollment of 631 learners with a teaching staff of 18 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
St. Mary's Rc Primary School(retreat) is situated in City Of Cape Town (Retreat), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South 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: 66 Retreat Road Retreat 7945. For postal correspondence, use: Retreat Road Retreat Unknown 7945.
Curriculum & Academics
St. Mary's Rc Primary School(retreat) is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St. Mary's Rc Primary School(retreat) 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. Mary's Rc Primary School(retreat) 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
66 Retreat Road Retreat 7945
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Retreat Road Retreat Unknown 7945
Phone
+27 21 712 4611Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105316520
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.