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Red River Primary School
Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape
Red River Primary School is a public primary school in Manenberg, 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 769 learners and 25 educators, about 30.8 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. 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) | 769 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 30.8 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 75% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105480673 |
Address and location
| Street address | Red Riverstraat 11 Manenberg 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Red Riverstraat Manenberg Unknown 7764 |
| Suburb / area | Manenberg |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100046 |
| 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 Red River Primary School
Is Red River Primary School a public or private school?
Red River Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Red River 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 Red River Primary School?
769 learners and 25 educators (about 30.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 75% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Red River Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105480673.
Where is Red River Primary School?
Red Riverstraat 11 Manenberg 7764. It is in Manenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 691 0339.
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