Vrijzee Voorbereidingskool
Vasco Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape 150 m
Public primary school
De Vrije Zee Primary School
Richmond Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape
De Vrije Zee Primary School is a public primary school in Richmond Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 833 learners and 31 educators, about 26.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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) | 833 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 26.9 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102309232 |
Address and location
| Street address | Moltenostraat Vrijzee 7460 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Moltenostraat Vrijzee Unknown 7460 |
| Suburb / area | Richmond Estate |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100026 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about De Vrije Zee Primary School
Is De Vrije Zee Primary School a public or private school?
De Vrije Zee Primary School is a public primary school.
Does De Vrije Zee 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 Vrije Zee Primary School?
833 learners and 31 educators (about 26.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of De Vrije Zee Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 102309232.
Where is De Vrije Zee Primary School?
Moltenostraat Vrijzee 7460. It is in Richmond Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 591 6361.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.