Public primary school

Erica Primary School

Belhar Ext 17 Erica, Cape Town, Western Cape

Erica Primary School is a public primary school in Belhar Ext 17 Erica, 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 933 learners and 29 educators, about 32.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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)933
Educators (2025)29
Learners per educator32.2 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 280 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number101321389

Address and location

Street addressHomeria Road Belhar 7493
Postal addressHomeria Road Belhar Cape Town Unknown 7493
Suburb / areaBelhar Ext 17 Erica
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro North
Circuit4
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100022
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 Erica Primary School

Is Erica Primary School a public or private school?

Erica Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Erica 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 Erica Primary School?

933 learners and 29 educators (about 32.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Erica Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 101321389.

Where is Erica Primary School?

Homeria Road Belhar 7493. It is in Belhar Ext 17 Erica, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 952 5814.

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