Dr. van der Ross Primary School
Belhar Ext 12, Cape Town, Western Cape 277 m
Public primary school
Matroosbergweg Primary School
Belhar Ext 13, Cape Town, Western Cape
Matroosbergweg Primary School is a public primary school in Belhar Ext 13, 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 1 336 learners and 40 educators, about 33.4 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 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) | 1 336 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 33.4 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 49% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 101321885 |
Address and location
| Street address | Haarlem Avenue Belhar 7493 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P. O. Box 10130 Belhar Unknown 7507 |
| Suburb / area | Belhar Ext 13 |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100012 |
| 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 Matroosbergweg Primary School
Is Matroosbergweg Primary School a public or private school?
Matroosbergweg Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Matroosbergweg 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 Matroosbergweg Primary School?
1 336 learners and 40 educators (about 33.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 49% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Matroosbergweg Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 101321885.
Where is Matroosbergweg Primary School?
Haarlem Avenue Belhar 7493. It is in Belhar Ext 13, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 518 0509.
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85.7% matric 2025Symphony Sekondêr
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.