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Public primary school
St. Mary's (RC) Primary (Nyanga)
Nyanga, Cape Town, Western Cape
St. Mary's (RC) Primary (Nyanga) is a public primary school in Nyanga, 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 646 learners and 19 educators, about 34 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 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 646 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 34 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 136 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106490628 |
Address and location
| Street address | Abonwabisi Road Nyanga 7755 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 32058 Ottery Unknown 7808 |
| Suburb / area | Nyanga |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100038 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 (RC) Primary (Nyanga)
Is St. Mary's (RC) Primary (Nyanga) a public or private school?
St. Mary's (RC) Primary (Nyanga) is a public primary school.
Does St. Mary's (RC) Primary (Nyanga) charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
How many learners are at St. Mary's (RC) Primary (Nyanga)?
646 learners and 19 educators (about 34 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 136 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St. Mary's (RC) Primary (Nyanga)?
Its EMIS number is 106490628.
Where is St. Mary's (RC) Primary (Nyanga)?
Abonwabisi Road Nyanga 7755. It is in Nyanga, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 207 3739.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.