De Hoop Laerskool
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About De Hoop Laerskool
As a public primary school, De Hoop Laerskool provides education to learners in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1290 learners were enrolled, taught by 66 educators at a ratio of 20:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
De Hoop Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
De Hoop Laerskool 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
De Hoop Laerskool 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, De Hoop Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 1,290 learners with a teaching staff of 66 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
De Hoop Laerskool is situated in City Of Cape Town (Briza), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East 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: Ou Stellenboschweg Somerset-wes 7129. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 282 Somerset-wes Unknown 7129.
Curriculum & Academics
De Hoop Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
De Hoop Laerskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 De Hoop Laerskool 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
Address
Ou Stellenboschweg Somerset-wes 7129
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 282 Somerset-wes Unknown 7129
Phone
+27 21 852 3276Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
110309228
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.