Public primary school

Kuils River Primary School

Sarepta, Cape Town, Western Cape

Kuils River Primary School is a public primary school in Sarepta, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 325 learners and 38 educators, about 34.9 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 325
Educators (2025)38
Learners per educator34.9 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 267 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number107320323

Address and location

Street address56 Sarepta Road Kuils River 7580
Postal addressP.O.Box 1313 Kuils River Unknown 7579
Suburb / areaSarepta
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro East
Circuit7
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100011
Former departmentHouse 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 Kuils River Primary School

Is Kuils River Primary School a public or private school?

Kuils River Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Kuils River 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 Kuils River Primary School?

1 325 learners and 38 educators (about 34.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Kuils River Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 107320323.

Where is Kuils River Primary School?

56 Sarepta Road Kuils River 7580. It is in Sarepta, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 903 5180.

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