Elswood Primêre Skool
Leonsdale, Cape Town, Western Cape 85 m
Public primary school
Leonsdale Primêre Skool
Leonsdale, Cape Town, Western Cape
Leonsdale Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Leonsdale, 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 301 learners and 10 educators, about 30.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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 no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. 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 | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 301 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 30.1 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102480525 |
Address and location
| Street address | 26ste Straat Leonsdale Elsiesrivier 7490 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 26ste Straat Leonsdale Elsiesrivier 7490 |
| Suburb / area | Leonsdale |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100026 |
| 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 Leonsdale Primêre Skool
Is Leonsdale Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Leonsdale Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Leonsdale Primêre Skool charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Leonsdale Primêre Skool?
301 learners and 10 educators (about 30.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Leonsdale Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 102480525.
Where is Leonsdale Primêre Skool?
26ste Straat Leonsdale Elsiesrivier 7490. It is in Leonsdale, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 932 5470.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.