Starling Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Starling Primary School
A public institution, Starling Primary School functions as a primary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro Central education district. For the 2025 academic year, 396 learners were enrolled, taught by 16 educators at a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Starling Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Starling 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
Starling Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Starling Primary School reported a total enrollment of 396 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Starling Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Mountview), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 8 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: 10 Cnr Repulse Rd & Starling S Extension 5 Bellmore Park 7764. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 515 Gatesville Unknown 7764.
Curriculum & Academics
Starling Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Starling Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 Starling 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
10 Cnr Repulse Rd & Starling S Extension 5 Bellmore Park 7764
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 515 Gatesville Unknown 7764
Phone
+27 21 637 8220Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105062400
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.