Edward Primary School
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Public primary school
J.S. Klopper Primary School
Balvenie, Cape Town, Western Cape
J.S. Klopper Primary School is a public primary school in Balvenie, 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 938 learners and 26 educators, about 36.1 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) | 938 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 36.1 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102480452 |
Address and location
| Street address | 34th Avenue Elsies River 7490 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 34th Avenue Elsies River Unknown 7490 |
| Suburb / area | Balvenie |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100028 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about J.S. Klopper Primary School
Is J.S. Klopper Primary School a public or private school?
J.S. Klopper Primary School is a public primary school.
Does J.S. Klopper 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 J.S. Klopper Primary School?
938 learners and 26 educators (about 36.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of J.S. Klopper Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 102480452.
Where is J.S. Klopper Primary School?
34th Avenue Elsies River 7490. It is in Balvenie, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 082 257 2164.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.