St. James RC Primary School
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Public primary school
Star of the Sea Convent Primary School
St James, Cape Town, Western Cape
Star of the Sea Convent Primary School is a public primary school in St James, 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 405 learners and 18 educators, about 22.5 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) | 405 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 22.5 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 104304606 |
Address and location
| Street address | 74 Main Road St James 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 74 Main Road St James Unknown 7945 |
| Suburb / area | St James |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100064 |
| 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 Star of the Sea Convent Primary School
Is Star of the Sea Convent Primary School a public or private school?
Star of the Sea Convent Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Star of the Sea Convent 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 Star of the Sea Convent Primary School?
405 learners and 18 educators (about 22.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Star of the Sea Convent Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 104304606.
Where is Star of the Sea Convent Primary School?
74 Main Road St James 7945. It is in St James, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 788 5910.
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