Steenberg Primary
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Steenberg Primary
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Steenberg Primary is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Steenberg Primary 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
Steenberg Primary 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, Steenberg Primary reported a total enrollment of 748 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Steenberg Primary is situated in City Of Cape Town (Steenberg), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 5 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: Bassoon Street Steenberg 7945. For postal correspondence, use: Bassoon Street Steenberg Unknown 7945.
Curriculum & Academics
Steenberg Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Steenberg Primary 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 Steenberg Primary 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
Bassoon Street Steenberg 7945
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Bassoon Street Steenberg Unknown 7945
Phone
+27 21 701 4293Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
105310298
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.