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Thornton Primary School
Thornton, Cape Town, Western Cape
Thornton Primary School is a public primary school in Thornton, 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 695 learners and 25 educators, about 27.8 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 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) | 695 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 27.8 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 41% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 102309358 |
Address and location
| Street address | 23 Manatoka Road Thornton 7460 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1012 Eppindust Unknown 7475 |
| Suburb / area | Thornton |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100053 |
| 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 Thornton Primary School
Is Thornton Primary School a public or private school?
Thornton Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Thornton 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 Thornton Primary School?
695 learners and 25 educators (about 27.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 41% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Thornton Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 102309358.
Where is Thornton Primary School?
23 Manatoka Road Thornton 7460. It is in Thornton, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 534 1769.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.