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Happy Valley Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 100000433

Silversands, METRO EAST, Western Cape

1,253
Learners
33:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Happy Valley Primary School?

Happy Valley Primary School is a public primary school in Silversands, within the METRO EAST education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,253 enrolled learners and 38 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. 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 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,253 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Happy Valley 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 56%

(Q4 Primary schools in Western Cape)

What other schools are near Happy Valley Primary School?

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

Silversands Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,227 learners 38 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 62%
Highbury · 0.2km away
Happy Valley No.2 Primary School
PrimaryPublic
1,061 learners 27 educators 39:1
Too few similar schools for a reliable comparison
Silversands · 0.3km away
Silversands Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,267 learners 35 educators 36:1
Lower L:E ratio than 15%
Silversands · 0.8km away
Fairdale High School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,287 learners 30 educators 43:1
Lower L:E ratio than 0%
Silversands · 1km away
Fairdale No.2 High School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,375 learners 39 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 23%
Silversands · 1km away

Which schools are similar to Happy Valley Primary School?

Primary schools in Silversands with a similar quintile (Q4).

Silversands Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,267 learners 35 educators 36:1
Lower L:E ratio than 15%
Silversands

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BARDALE ROAD SILVERSANDS BLUE DOWNS 7579

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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.