Wallacedene Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Wallacedene Primary School
Based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Wallacedene Primary School is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Metro East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1763 learners with a teaching staff of 42, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 42:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Wallacedene Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Wallacedene Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Wallacedene 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, Wallacedene Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,763 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1, 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
Wallacedene Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Wallacedene), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East 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: Ndlali Street, Phase 5 Wallacedene Kraaifontein 7570. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 140 Kraaifontein Unknown 7570.
Curriculum & Academics
Wallacedene Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Wallacedene Primary School was historically administered under the Wce 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 Wallacedene 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Ndlali Street, Phase 5 Wallacedene Kraaifontein 7570
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 140 Kraaifontein Unknown 7570
Phone
+27 21 986 0001Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
107008015
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.