Turfhall Primary School
Belthorn Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape 542 m
Public primary school
Belthorn Primary School
Belthorn Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape
Belthorn Primary School is a public primary school in Belthorn Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 469 learners and 16 educators, about 29.3 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
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 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 469 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 29.3 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 85% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105480118 |
Address and location
| Street address | 31 Conquest Road Belthorn Estate Crawford 7780 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 31 Conquest Road Crawford Unknown 7780 |
| Suburb / area | Belthorn Estate |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100048 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Belthorn Primary School
Is Belthorn Primary School a public or private school?
Belthorn Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Belthorn Primary School 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 Belthorn Primary School?
469 learners and 16 educators (about 29.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 85% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Belthorn Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105480118.
Where is Belthorn Primary School?
31 Conquest Road Belthorn Estate Crawford 7780. It is in Belthorn Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 696 1397.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.