Petunia Primary School

Petunia Primary School is a public primary school in Scottsville, 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 774 learners and 27 educators, about 28.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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 type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Specialisation	Primary Subjects
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	774
Educators (2025)	27
Learners per educator	28.7 (province average 30.9)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	107321702

Address and location

Street address	Petuniastraat Scottsville Kraaifontein 7570
Postal address	Petuniastraat Scottsville Kraaifontein 7570
Suburb / area	Scottsville
Town	Cape Town
Province	Western Cape
Education district	Metro East
Circuit	3
Municipality	City of Cape Town
Ward	19100111
Former department	House of Representatives(HOR)

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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.