Star Of The Sea Convent Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Star Of The Sea Convent Primary School
As a public school, Star Of The Sea Convent Primary School provides primary school education to learners in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The school falls under the Metro South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 405 learners taught by 18 educators, achieving a ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Star Of The Sea Convent 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
Star Of The Sea Convent 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
Star Of The Sea Convent 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, Star Of The Sea Convent Primary School reported a total enrollment of 405 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Star Of The Sea Convent Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (St James), 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: 74 Main Road St James 7945. For postal correspondence, use: 74 Main Road St James Unknown 7945.
Curriculum & Academics
Star Of The Sea Convent Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Star Of The Sea Convent Primary School 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 Star Of The Sea Convent 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
74 Main Road St James 7945
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
74 Main Road St James Unknown 7945
Phone
+27 21 788 5910Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
104304606
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.