Public primary school

False Bay Primary School

Macassar Village, Cape Town, Western Cape

False Bay Primary School is a public primary school in Macassar Village, 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 1 970 learners and 52 educators, about 37.9 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.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)1 970
Educators (2025)52
Learners per educator37.9 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 3% of 280 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number100000614

Address and location

Street address22 Bermuda Street Macassar Village Macassar 7134
Postal addressBermuda Street Macassar Village Macassar 7134
Suburb / areaMacassar Village
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro East
Circuit7
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100109
Former departmentWce

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 False Bay Primary School

Is False Bay Primary School a public or private school?

False Bay Primary School is a public primary school.

Does False Bay 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 False Bay Primary School?

1 970 learners and 52 educators (about 37.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 3% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of False Bay Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 100000614.

Where is False Bay Primary School?

22 Bermuda Street Macassar Village Macassar 7134. It is in Macassar Village, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 068 164 7773.

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