Public primary school

St. Anthony's RC Primary School

Heathfield, Cape Town, Western Cape

St. Anthony's RC Primary School is a public primary school in Heathfield, 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 536 learners and 20 educators, about 26.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)536
Educators (2025)20
Learners per educator26.8 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 280 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number105316172

Address and location

Street address7 Gordon Road Heathfield 7945
Postal address7 Gordon Road Heathfield Unknown 7945
Suburb / areaHeathfield
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro South
Circuit5
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100072
Former departmentHouse 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 St. Anthony's RC Primary School

Is St. Anthony's RC Primary School a public or private school?

St. Anthony's RC Primary School is a public primary school.

Does St. Anthony's RC 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 St. Anthony's RC Primary School?

536 learners and 20 educators (about 26.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of St. Anthony's RC Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 105316172.

Where is St. Anthony's RC Primary School?

7 Gordon Road Heathfield 7945. It is in Heathfield, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 712 8026.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.