Cecil Road Primary School
Salt River, Cape Town, Western Cape 258 m
Public primary school
Wesley Methodist Practising School
Salt River, Cape Town, Western Cape
Wesley Methodist Practising School is a public primary school in Salt River, 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 362 learners and 10 educators, about 36.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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) | 362 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 36.2 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 4% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 103316725 |
Address and location
| Street address | 16a Durham Avenue Salt River 7925 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 16a Durham Avenue Salt River 7925 |
| Suburb / area | Salt River |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100057 |
| 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 Wesley Methodist Practising School
Is Wesley Methodist Practising School a public or private school?
Wesley Methodist Practising School is a public primary school.
Does Wesley Methodist Practising 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 Wesley Methodist Practising School?
362 learners and 10 educators (about 36.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 4% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Wesley Methodist Practising School?
Its EMIS number is 103316725.
Where is Wesley Methodist Practising School?
16a Durham Avenue Salt River 7925. It is in Salt River, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 448 1646.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.