Cathkin Secondary School
Heideveld, Cape Town, Western Cape 189 m
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St. Theresa R.C. Primary School
Welcome, Cape Town, Western Cape
St. Theresa R.C. Primary School is a public primary school in Welcome, 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 546 learners and 19 educators, about 28.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 546 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 28.7 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 87% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105486094 |
Address and location
| Street address | 4th Street Welcome Estate 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 4th Street Welcome Estate Unknown 7764 |
| Suburb / area | Welcome |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100044 |
| 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 St. Theresa R.C. Primary School
Is St. Theresa R.C. Primary School a public or private school?
St. Theresa R.C. Primary School is a public primary school.
Does St. Theresa R.C. 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 4 school.
How many learners are at St. Theresa R.C. Primary School?
546 learners and 19 educators (about 28.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 87% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St. Theresa R.C. Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105486094.
Where is St. Theresa R.C. Primary School?
4th Street Welcome Estate 7764. It is in Welcome, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 637 4020.
Schools near St. Theresa R.C. Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Heideveld, Cape Town, Western Cape 231 m
Welcome Primary School
Welcome, Cape Town, Western Cape 308 m
Vanguard Primary School
Vanguard, Cape Town, Western Cape 606 m
Dagbreek Primary School
Heideveld, Cape Town, Western Cape 754 m
Protea Primary School (Bonteheuwel)
Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, Western Cape 822 m
Boundary Primary School
Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, Western Cape 840 m
Heideveld Primary School
Heideveld, Cape Town, Western Cape 896 m
Rosewood Primary School
Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, Western Cape 955 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.