Belhar Islamic Primary School
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Public primary school
Gardenia Primary School
Belhar Ext 3, Cape Town, Western Cape
Gardenia Primary School is a public primary school in Belhar Ext 3, 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 1 279 learners and 36 educators, about 35.5 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 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 279 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 35.5 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 22% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101321508 |
Address and location
| Street address | Chestnutweg Belhar 7535 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 10015 Belhar Unknown 7535 |
| Suburb / area | Belhar Ext 3 |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100022 |
| Former department | House 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 Gardenia Primary School
Is Gardenia Primary School a public or private school?
Gardenia Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Gardenia 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 4 school.
How many learners are at Gardenia Primary School?
1 279 learners and 36 educators (about 35.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 22% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gardenia Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 101321508.
Where is Gardenia Primary School?
Chestnutweg Belhar 7535. It is in Belhar Ext 3, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 952 5817.
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