Washington Drive Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Washington Drive Primary School
Situated in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Washington Drive Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Metro South education district. The school recorded 876 learners and 23 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Washington Drive 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
As a Q5 institution, Washington Drive 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
Washington Drive 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, Washington Drive Primary School reported a total enrollment of 876 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Washington Drive Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Colorado Park), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 4 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Washington Drive Colorado Park Mitchell's Plain 7785. For postal correspondence, use: Washington Drive Colorado Park Mitchell's Plain 7785.
Curriculum & Academics
Washington Drive Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Washington Drive 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 Washington Drive 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
Washington Drive Colorado Park Mitchell's Plain 7785
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Washington Drive Colorado Park Mitchell's Plain 7785
Phone
+27 21 492 9023Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000694
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.