Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary School
Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape 272 m
Public primary school
Thomas Wildschutt Primary School
Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape
Thomas Wildschutt Primary School is a public primary school in Retreat, 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 436 learners and 14 educators, about 31.1 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) | 436 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 31.1 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 72% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105310875 |
Address and location
| Street address | Fifth Avenue Retreat 7945 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Fifth Avenue Retreat Unknown 7945 |
| Suburb / area | Retreat |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100072 |
| 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 Thomas Wildschutt Primary School
Is Thomas Wildschutt Primary School a public or private school?
Thomas Wildschutt Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Thomas Wildschutt 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 Thomas Wildschutt Primary School?
436 learners and 14 educators (about 31.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 72% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Thomas Wildschutt Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105310875.
Where is Thomas Wildschutt Primary School?
Fifth Avenue Retreat 7945. It is in Retreat, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 023 2105.
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St. Mary's RC Primary School(Retreat)
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Crestway Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.