Savvy College
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Turfhall Primary School
Belthorn Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape
Turfhall Primary School is a public primary school in Belthorn Estate, 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 1 247 learners and 38 educators, about 32.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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) | 1 247 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 32.8 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 21% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105480827 |
Address and location
| Street address | Penlyn Avenue Penlyn Estate 7780 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Penlyn Avenue Penlyn Estate Unknown 7780 |
| Suburb / area | Belthorn Estate |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 8 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100048 |
| 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 Turfhall Primary School
Is Turfhall Primary School a public or private school?
Turfhall Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Turfhall 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 Turfhall Primary School?
1 247 learners and 38 educators (about 32.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 21% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Turfhall Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105480827.
Where is Turfhall Primary School?
Penlyn Avenue Penlyn Estate 7780. It is in Belthorn Estate, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 691 9922.
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