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Merrydale Primary School
Lentegeur, Cape Town, Western Cape
Merrydale Primary School is a public primary school in Lentegeur, 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 997 learners and 29 educators, about 34.4 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) | 997 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 34.4 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106490245 |
Address and location
| Street address | Merrydalelaan 20 Lentegeur Mitchells Plain 7785 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Merrydalelaan Lentegeur Mitchell's Plain 7785 |
| Suburb / area | Lentegeur |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100076 |
| 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 Merrydale Primary School
Is Merrydale Primary School a public or private school?
Merrydale Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Merrydale 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 Merrydale Primary School?
997 learners and 29 educators (about 34.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Merrydale Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 106490245.
Where is Merrydale Primary School?
Merrydalelaan 20 Lentegeur Mitchells Plain 7785. It is in Lentegeur, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 371 3010.
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