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Ferndale Primary School
Ottery, Cape Town, Western Cape
Ferndale Primary School is a public primary school in Ottery, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 645 learners and 20 educators, about 32.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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) | 645 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 32.3 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105309246 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ottery Road Ottery 7800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Ottery Road Ottery Unknown 7800 |
| Suburb / area | Ottery |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100066 |
| 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 Ferndale Primary School
Is Ferndale Primary School a public or private school?
Ferndale Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Ferndale 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 Ferndale Primary School?
645 learners and 20 educators (about 32.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ferndale Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105309246.
Where is Ferndale Primary School?
Ottery Road Ottery 7800. It is in Ottery, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 703 1200.
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Gateway High School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.