Matroosbergweg Primary School
Belhar Ext 13, Cape Town, Western Cape 277 m
Public primary school
Dr. van der Ross Primary School
Belhar Ext 12, Cape Town, Western Cape
Dr. van der Ross Primary School is a public primary school in Belhar Ext 12, 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 1 657 learners and 43 educators, about 38.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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 no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. 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 | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 657 |
| Educators (2025) | 43 |
| Learners per educator | 38.5 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 4% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101322024 |
| Exam centre number | 1001259 |
Address and location
| Street address | Koebergsteeg Uitbreiding 13 Belhar 7493 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 10046 Belhar Unknown 7507 |
| Suburb / area | Belhar Ext 12 |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100012 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Dr. van der Ross Primary School
Is Dr. van der Ross Primary School a public or private school?
Dr. van der Ross Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Dr. van der Ross Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Dr. van der Ross Primary School?
1 657 learners and 43 educators (about 38.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 4% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Dr. van der Ross Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 101322024. Its exam centre number is 1001259.
Where is Dr. van der Ross Primary School?
Koebergsteeg Uitbreiding 13 Belhar 7493. It is in Belhar Ext 12, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 952 9284.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.