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Kirstenhof Primary School
Kirstenhof, Cape Town, Western Cape
Kirstenhof Primary School is a public primary school in Kirstenhof, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 944 learners and 47 educators, about 20.1 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 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) | 944 |
| Educators (2025) | 47 |
| Learners per educator | 20.1 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105309273 |
Address and location
| Street address | 18 Lente Street Kirstenhof 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Lente Street Kirstenhof Unknown 7945 |
| Suburb / area | Kirstenhof |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100071 |
| Former department | Cape 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 Kirstenhof Primary School
Is Kirstenhof Primary School a public or private school?
Kirstenhof Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Kirstenhof 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 Kirstenhof Primary School?
944 learners and 47 educators (about 20.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Kirstenhof Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105309273.
Where is Kirstenhof Primary School?
18 Lente Street Kirstenhof 7945. It is in Kirstenhof, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 701 1143.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.