Excelsiors Primary
Klerksdorp, North West 80 m
Public primary school
Excelsior Primary School (Bellville)
De la Haye, Cape Town, Western Cape
Excelsior Primary School (Bellville) is a public primary school in De la Haye, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 018 learners and 41 educators, about 24.8 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 018 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 24.8 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 56% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101309243 |
Address and location
| Street address | Van Dyckstraat de la Haye Bellville 7530 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 452 Sanlamhof Bellville 7532 |
| Suburb / area | De la Haye |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro East |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100003 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Excelsior Primary School (Bellville)
Is Excelsior Primary School (Bellville) a public or private school?
Excelsior Primary School (Bellville) is a public primary school.
Does Excelsior Primary School (Bellville) 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 Excelsior Primary School (Bellville)?
1 018 learners and 41 educators (about 24.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 56% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Excelsior Primary School (Bellville)?
Its EMIS number is 101309243.
Where is Excelsior Primary School (Bellville)?
Van Dyckstraat de la Haye Bellville 7530. It is in De la Haye, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 948 4797.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.