El Marine Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About El Marine Primary School
Serving the City Of Cape Town community in Western Cape, El Marine Primary School operates as a independent primary school. The school is administered under the Metro East education district. In 2025, the school reported 123 learners and 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 14:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
El Marine Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
El Marine 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
El Marine 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, El Marine Primary School reported a total enrollment of 123 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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
El Marine Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Strand), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 6 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: 142 Brand Street Strand 7140. For postal correspondence, use: 142 Brand Street Strand Unknown 7140.
Curriculum & Academics
El Marine Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
El Marine 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 El Marine 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
Address
142 Brand Street Strand 7140
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
142 Brand Street Strand Unknown 7140
Phone
+27 21 853 7943Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000401
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.