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Public primary school
Tygerhof Primary School
Tijgerhof, Cape Town, Western Cape
Tygerhof Primary School is a public primary school in Tijgerhof, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 190 learners and 36 educators, about 33.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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) | 1 190 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 33.1 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 54% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103309363 |
| Exam centre number | 1001278 |
Address and location
| Street address | Valentynstraat 44 Milnerton 7435 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 178 Milnerton Unknown 7435 |
| Suburb / area | Tijgerhof |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro North |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100055 |
| 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 Tygerhof Primary School
Is Tygerhof Primary School a public or private school?
Tygerhof Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Tygerhof 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 Tygerhof Primary School?
1 190 learners and 36 educators (about 33.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 54% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Tygerhof Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 103309363. Its exam centre number is 1001278.
Where is Tygerhof Primary School?
Valentynstraat 44 Milnerton 7435. It is in Tijgerhof, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro North education district. Phone 021 552 3300.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.