St. Theresa R.C. Primary School
Welcome, Cape Town, Western Cape 606 m
Public primary school
Vanguard Primary School
Vanguard, Cape Town, Western Cape
Vanguard Primary School is a public primary school in Vanguard, 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 795 learners and 26 educators, about 30.6 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 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) | 795 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 30.6 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 267 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105480878 |
Address and location
| Street address | Doman Road Vanguard Estate Athlone 7764 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Doman Road Vanguard Estate Athlone 7764 |
| Suburb / area | Vanguard |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100044 |
| 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 Vanguard Primary School
Is Vanguard Primary School a public or private school?
Vanguard Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Vanguard 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 Vanguard Primary School?
795 learners and 26 educators (about 30.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Vanguard Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 105480878.
Where is Vanguard Primary School?
Doman Road Vanguard Estate Athlone 7764. It is in Vanguard, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 637 1207.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.