Bishop Lavis Sekondêr
Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape 120 m
96.6% matric 2025Public primary school
Helderberg Primary School
Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape
Helderberg Primary School is a public primary school in Bishop Lavis, 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 676 learners and 19 educators, about 35.6 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 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) | 676 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 35.6 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 22% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102480436 |
Address and location
| Street address | Helderbergweg Bishop Lavis 7490 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Helderbergweg Bishop Lavis Unknown 7490 |
| Suburb / area | Bishop Lavis |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100030 |
| 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 Helderberg Primary School
Is Helderberg Primary School a public or private school?
Helderberg Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Helderberg 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 Helderberg Primary School?
676 learners and 19 educators (about 35.6 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 Helderberg Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 102480436.
Where is Helderberg Primary School?
Helderbergweg Bishop Lavis 7490. It is in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 934 1050.
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80.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.