Matroosfontein Primary School
Matroosfontein, Cape Town, Western Cape 186 m
Public primary school
Elsbury Primary School
Matroosfontein, Cape Town, Western Cape
Elsbury Primary School is a public primary school in Matroosfontein, 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 475 learners and 15 educators, about 31.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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) | 475 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 31.7 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 67% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102480339 |
Address and location
| Street address | Elsburyweg Matroosfontein 7490 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 163 Matroosfontein Unknown 7490 |
| Suburb / area | Matroosfontein |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100030 |
| Former department | House 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 Elsbury Primary School
Is Elsbury Primary School a public or private school?
Elsbury Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Elsbury 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 Elsbury Primary School?
475 learners and 15 educators (about 31.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 67% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Elsbury Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 102480339.
Where is Elsbury Primary School?
Elsburyweg Matroosfontein 7490. It is in Matroosfontein, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 081 258 6174.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.