Public primary school

Alpine Primary School

Beacon Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape

Alpine Primary School is a public primary school in Beacon Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 152 learners and 34 educators, about 33.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 152
Educators (2025)34
Learners per educator33.9 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 267 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number106490547

Address and location

Street addressH/V Alpine- en Gliderstraat Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7785
Postal addressH/V Alpine- en Gliderstraat Mitchells Plain Unknown 7785
Suburb / areaBeacon Valley
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro South
Circuit7
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100116
Former departmentHouse of Representatives(HOR)

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Alpine Primary School

Is Alpine Primary School a public or private school?

Alpine Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Alpine Primary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.

How many learners are at Alpine Primary School?

1 152 learners and 34 educators (about 33.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Alpine Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 106490547.

Where is Alpine Primary School?

H/V Alpine- en Gliderstraat Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7785. It is in Beacon Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 376 1321.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.