Ruyterwacht Voorbereidingskool
Ruyterwacht, Cape Town, Western Cape 171 m
Public primary school
De Waveren Primary School
Ruyterwacht, Cape Town, Western Cape
De Waveren Primary School is a public primary school in Ruyterwacht, 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 591 learners and 20 educators, about 29.6 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 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) | 591 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 29.6 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101309602 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hugenootstraat Ruyterwacht 7460 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Hugenootstraat Ruyterwacht Unknown 7460 |
| Suburb / area | Ruyterwacht |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100030 |
| 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 De Waveren Primary School
Is De Waveren Primary School a public or private school?
De Waveren Primary School is a public primary school.
Does De Waveren 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 De Waveren Primary School?
591 learners and 20 educators (about 29.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of De Waveren Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 101309602.
Where is De Waveren Primary School?
Hugenootstraat Ruyterwacht 7460. It is in Ruyterwacht, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 534 6662.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.