Public primary school

Heatherdale Primary School

Belgravia, Cape Town, Western Cape

Heatherdale Primary School is a public primary school in Belgravia, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 640 learners and 22 educators, about 29.1 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 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)640
Educators (2025)22
Learners per educator29.1 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 86% of 267 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number105480401

Address and location

Street address157 Belgravia Road Belgravia Athlone 7764
Postal address157 Belgravia Road Athlone Cape Town 7700
Suburb / areaBelgravia
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro Central
Circuit8
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100048
Former departmentHouse 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 Heatherdale Primary School

Is Heatherdale Primary School a public or private school?

Heatherdale Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Heatherdale 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 Heatherdale Primary School?

640 learners and 22 educators (about 29.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 86% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Heatherdale Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 105480401.

Where is Heatherdale Primary School?

157 Belgravia Road Belgravia Athlone 7764. It is in Belgravia, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 696 7352.

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