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Public primary school
Essenhout Primary School
Delft South, Cape Town, Western Cape
Essenhout Primary School is a public primary school in Delft South, 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 1 456 learners and 35 educators, about 41.6 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) | 1 456 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 41.6 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 0% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 100000618 |
Address and location
| Street address | Essenhout Street Delft South 7102 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Essenhout Street Delft South Unknown 7102 |
| Suburb / area | Delft South |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100020 |
| Former department | Wce |
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 Essenhout Primary School
Is Essenhout Primary School a public or private school?
Essenhout Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Essenhout 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 Essenhout Primary School?
1 456 learners and 35 educators (about 41.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 0% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Essenhout Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 100000618.
Where is Essenhout Primary School?
Essenhout Street Delft South 7102. It is in Delft South, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 224 0488.
Schools near Essenhout Primary School
Delft-South Primary School
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Masibambisane Secondary School
Delft South, Cape Town, Western Cape 528 m
75.4% matric 2025Simunye Sekondêr
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74.8% matric 2025Masonwabe Primary School
Delft South, Cape Town, Western Cape 884 m
Welwitsciha Primary School
Delft South, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.0 km
Hindle Road West Primary School
Delft 7, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Eindhoven Primary School
Eindhoven, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.3 km
Encotsheni Primary School
Mxolisi Phetani, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.