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Habibia Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 105486027

Rylands, METRO CENTRAL, Western Cape

1,001
Learners
26:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Habibia Primary School?

Habibia Primary School is a public primary school in Rylands, within the METRO CENTRAL education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,001 enrolled learners and 38 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Habibia Primary School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 47%

(Q5 Primary schools in Western Cape)

What other schools are near Habibia Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Rylands Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
852 learners 28 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 32%
Rylands · 0.6km away
Little Greenies Preparatory
PrimaryIndependent
35 learners 3 educators 12:1
Lower L:E ratio than 52%
Athlone · 0.7km away
Savvy College
CombinedIndependent
114 learners 10 educators 11:1
Lower L:E ratio than 39%
Penlyn Estate · 0.7km away
Starling Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
396 learners 16 educators 25:1
Lower L:E ratio than 96%
Mountview · 0.7km away
Belgravia Secondary
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,022 learners 37 educators 28:1
Lower L:E ratio than 41%
Belgravia · 0.7km away

Which schools are similar to Habibia Primary School?

Primary schools in Rylands with a similar quintile (Q5).

Rylands Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
852 learners 28 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 32%
Rylands

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40 JOHNSTON ROAD ATHLONE 7764

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.