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Holy Cross RC Primary School
Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape
Holy Cross RC Primary School is a public primary school in Zonnebloem, 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 447 learners and 17 educators, about 26.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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. 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) | 447 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 26.3 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103316369 |
Address and location
| Street address | 29 Searle Street Cape Town 8001 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1137 Woodstock Unknown 7925 |
| Suburb / area | Zonnebloem |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100077 |
| 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 Holy Cross RC Primary School
Is Holy Cross RC Primary School a public or private school?
Holy Cross RC Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Holy Cross RC 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 Holy Cross RC Primary School?
447 learners and 17 educators (about 26.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Holy Cross RC Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 103316369.
Where is Holy Cross RC Primary School?
29 Searle Street Cape Town 8001. It is in Zonnebloem, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 465 2158.
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