Alicedale Primary School

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape ยท Metro Central

Public Primary School Q5

About Alicedale Primary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Alicedale Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Alicedale Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Alicedale Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Alicedale Primary School reported a total enrollment of 570 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Alicedale Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Athlone), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 8 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Elizabeth Drive Athlone Cape Town 7764. For postal correspondence, use: Elizabeth Drive Cape Town Unknown 7764.

Curriculum & Academics

Alicedale Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Alicedale Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Alicedale Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Elizabeth Drive Athlone Cape Town 7764

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape

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Postal

Elizabeth Drive Cape Town Unknown 7764

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 570
Educators 18

Learner:Educator Ratio

32:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictMetro Central

EMIS Number

105480029

Department of Basic Education

Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.