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Public primary school
St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)
Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape
St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) is a public primary school in Cape Town City Centre, 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 270 learners and 13 educators, about 20.8 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 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) | 270 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 20.8 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103304605 |
| Exam centre number | 1001214 |
Address and location
| Street address | 12 Tuinplein Gardens Cape Town 8001 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 12 Tuinplein Gardens Cape Town 8001 |
| Suburb / area | Cape Town City Centre |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100115 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)
Is St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) a public or private school?
St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) is a public primary school.
Does St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens) 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. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)?
270 learners and 13 educators (about 20.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)?
Its EMIS number is 103304605. Its exam centre number is 1001214.
Where is St. Mary's Primary School (Gardens)?
12 Tuinplein Gardens Cape Town 8001. It is in Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 465 1115.
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