Habibia Primary School
Rylands, Cape Town, Western Cape 588 m
Public primary school
Rylands Primary School
Rylands, Cape Town, Western Cape
Rylands Primary School is a public primary school in Rylands, 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 852 learners and 28 educators, about 30.4 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) | 852 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 30.4 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105062424 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2 Carnie Road Rylands Estate 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 206 Gatesville Unknown 7766 |
| Suburb / area | Rylands |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100046 |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
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 Rylands Primary School
Is Rylands Primary School a public or private school?
Rylands Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Rylands Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Rylands Primary School?
852 learners and 28 educators (about 30.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Rylands Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105062424.
Where is Rylands Primary School?
2 Carnie Road Rylands Estate 7764. It is in Rylands, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 633 3115.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.