Public primary school

Protea Primary School (Bonteheuwel)

Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, Western Cape

Protea Primary School (Bonteheuwel) is a public primary school in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 595 learners and 18 educators, about 33.1 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 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.

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	No
Learners (2025)	595
Educators (2025)	18
Learners per educator	33.1 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 54% of 267 similar schools
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	`102480657`

Address and location

Street address	Prunusstraat Bonteheuwel 7764
Postal address	Prunusstraat Bonteheuwel Unknown 7764
Suburb / area	Bonteheuwel
Town	Cape Town
Province	Western Cape
Education district	Metro Central
Circuit	6
Municipality	City of Cape Town
Ward	19100031
Former department	House of Representatives(HOR)

Show on map

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 Protea Primary School (Bonteheuwel)

Is Protea Primary School (Bonteheuwel) a public or private school?

Protea Primary School (Bonteheuwel) is a public primary school.

Does Protea Primary School (Bonteheuwel) 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 Protea Primary School (Bonteheuwel)?

595 learners and 18 educators (about 33.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 54% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Protea Primary School (Bonteheuwel)?

Its EMIS number is 102480657.

Where is Protea Primary School (Bonteheuwel)?

Prunusstraat Bonteheuwel 7764. It is in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 694 7799.