Capricorn Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Capricorn Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Capricorn Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Capricorn Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Capricorn Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Capricorn Primary School reported a total enrollment of 762 learners with a teaching staff of 24 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
Capricorn Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Vrygrond), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 4 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: 1115 C/oneville Riley &vrygron Capricorn Muizenberg 7945. For postal correspondence, use: 1115 Vrygrond Avenue Capricorn Muizenberg 7945.
Curriculum & Academics
Capricorn Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Capricorn Primary School was historically administered under the Wce education department. 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 Capricorn 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1115 C/oneville Riley &vrygron Capricorn Muizenberg 7945
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
1115 Vrygrond Avenue Capricorn Muizenberg 7945
Phone
+27 21 677 8121Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
104316849
Department of Basic Education
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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.