Public primary school

Duneside Primary School

Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape

Duneside Primary School is a public primary school in Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 877 learners and 27 educators, about 32.5 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)877
Educators (2025)27
Learners per educator32.5 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 280 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number106490113

Address and location

Street addressAngus Way Westridge Mitchells Plain 7798
Postal addressAngus Way Westridge Mitchell's Plain 7798
Suburb / areaWestridge
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro South
Circuit4
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100078
Former departmentHouse of Representatives(HOR)

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 Duneside Primary School

Is Duneside Primary School a public or private school?

Duneside Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Duneside 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 Duneside Primary School?

877 learners and 27 educators (about 32.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Duneside Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 106490113.

Where is Duneside Primary School?

Angus Way Westridge Mitchells Plain 7798. It is in Westridge, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 392 1819.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.