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Public primary school
De Kuilen Primary School
Elim, Cape Town, Western Cape
De Kuilen Primary School is a public primary school in Elim, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 295 learners and 50 educators, about 25.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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) | 1 295 |
| Educators (2025) | 50 |
| Learners per educator | 25.9 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 50% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 107309229 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kerkstraat Kuilsrivier 7579 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 50 Kuilsrivier Unknown 7579 |
| Suburb / area | Elim |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100011 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about De Kuilen Primary School
Is De Kuilen Primary School a public or private school?
De Kuilen Primary School is a public primary school.
Does De Kuilen 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 De Kuilen Primary School?
1 295 learners and 50 educators (about 25.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 50% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of De Kuilen Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 107309229.
Where is De Kuilen Primary School?
Kerkstraat Kuilsrivier 7579. It is in Elim, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 903 4160.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.