Wesley Methodist Practising School

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central

Public Primary School Q5

About Wesley Methodist Practising School

In the urban area of City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Wesley Methodist Practising School operates as a public primary school within the Metro Central education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 362 learners with a teaching staff of 10, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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

Wesley Methodist Practising 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

Wesley Methodist Practising 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

Wesley Methodist Practising 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, Wesley Methodist Practising School reported a total enrollment of 362 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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

Wesley Methodist Practising School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Salt River), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 10 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: 16a Durham Avenue Salt River 7925. For postal correspondence, use: 16a Durham Avenue Salt River 7925.

Curriculum & Academics

Wesley Methodist Practising School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Wesley Methodist Practising School 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 Wesley Methodist Practising 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

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Address

16a Durham Avenue Salt River 7925

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

16a Durham Avenue Salt River 7925

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 362
Educators 10

Learner:Educator Ratio

36:1 learners per educator

Above average — large class sizes

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictMetro Central

EMIS Number

103316725

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.