Public primary school

Kenridge Primary School

Kenridge - Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape

Kenridge Primary School is a public primary school in Kenridge - Durbanville, 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 1 631 learners and 84 educators, about 19.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 631
Educators (2025)84
Learners per educator19.4 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 85% of 280 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number101309272

Address and location

Street addressVan Riebeeck Avenue Kenridge 7550
Postal addressVan Riebeeck Avenue Kenridge Unknown 7550
Suburb / areaKenridge - Durbanville
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro North
Circuit7
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100070
Former departmentCape Education Department(CED)

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 Kenridge Primary School

Is Kenridge Primary School a public or private school?

Kenridge Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Kenridge 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 Kenridge Primary School?

1 631 learners and 84 educators (about 19.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 85% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Kenridge Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 101309272.

Where is Kenridge Primary School?

Van Riebeeck Avenue Kenridge 7550. It is in Kenridge - Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 976 3046.

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