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Public primary school
Camps Bay Primary School
Camps Bay / Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape
Camps Bay Primary School is a public primary school in Camps Bay / Bakoven, 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 443 learners and 33 educators, about 13.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 443 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 13.4 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 99% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103309222 |
Address and location
| Street address | 11 Dunkeld Road Camps Bay 8005 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 32477 Camps Bay Unknown 8040 |
| Suburb / area | Camps Bay / Bakoven |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100054 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Camps Bay Primary School
Is Camps Bay Primary School a public or private school?
Camps Bay Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Camps Bay 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 5 school.
How many learners are at Camps Bay Primary School?
443 learners and 33 educators (about 13.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 99% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Camps Bay Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 103309222.
Where is Camps Bay Primary School?
11 Dunkeld Road Camps Bay 8005. It is in Camps Bay / Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 438 1503.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.