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Public primary school
Battswood Oefen NGK Primêre Skool
Ottery, Cape Town, Western Cape
Battswood Oefen NGK Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Ottery, 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 511 learners and 17 educators, about 30.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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 fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 511 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 30.1 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105316717 |
Address and location
| Street address | 157 Crescent Road Ottery 7800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Crescent Road Cape Town Unknown 7800 |
| Suburb / area | Ottery |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100063 |
| Former department | House 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 Battswood Oefen NGK Primêre Skool
Is Battswood Oefen NGK Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Battswood Oefen NGK Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Battswood Oefen NGK Primêre Skool charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Battswood Oefen NGK Primêre Skool?
511 learners and 17 educators (about 30.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Battswood Oefen NGK Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 105316717.
Where is Battswood Oefen NGK Primêre Skool?
157 Crescent Road Ottery 7800. It is in Ottery, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 703 4459.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.