Public primary school

Marvin Park Primary School

Macassar, Cape Town, Western Cape

Marvin Park Primary School is a public primary school in Macassar, 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 1 357 learners and 40 educators, about 33.9 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 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 357
Educators (2025)40
Learners per educator33.9 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 267 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number110321494

Address and location

Street addressBasestraat 1 Macassar Firgrove 7134
Postal addressPosbus 86 Macassar Unknown 7134
Suburb / areaMacassar
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro East
Circuit1
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100109
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 Marvin Park Primary School

Is Marvin Park Primary School a public or private school?

Marvin Park Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Marvin Park Primary School 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 Marvin Park Primary School?

1 357 learners and 40 educators (about 33.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Marvin Park Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 110321494.

Where is Marvin Park Primary School?

Basestraat 1 Macassar Firgrove 7134. It is in Macassar, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro East education district. Phone 021 857 2257.

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