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Merrydale Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 106490245

Lentegeur, METRO SOUTH, Western Cape

997
Learners
34:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Merrydale Primary School?

Merrydale Primary School is a public primary school in Lentegeur, within the METRO SOUTH education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 997 enrolled learners and 29 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. 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.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Merrydale 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 39%

(Q4 Primary schools in Western Cape)

What other schools are near Merrydale Primary School?

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

Portland Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,511 learners 42 educators 36:1
Lower L:E ratio than 3%
Portland · 0.4km away
Springdale Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,267 learners 35 educators 36:1
Lower L:E ratio than 15%
Lentegeur · 0.5km away
Liesbeeck Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,104 learners 33 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 16%
Portland · 0.6km away
Summerdale High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,149 learners 35 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 14%
Lentegeur · 0.8km away
Hyacinth Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,206 learners 34 educators 36:1
Lower L:E ratio than 23%
Lentegeur · 0.8km away

Which schools are similar to Merrydale Primary School?

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

Cornflower Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,438 learners 41 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 28%
Lentegeur
Hyacinth Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,206 learners 34 educators 36:1
Lower L:E ratio than 23%
Lentegeur
Lantana Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,256 learners 37 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 44%
Lentegeur
Meadowridge Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,514 learners 42 educators 36:1
Lower L:E ratio than 18%
Lentegeur
Springdale Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,267 learners 35 educators 36:1
Lower L:E ratio than 15%
Lentegeur

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MERRYDALELAAN 20 LENTEGEUR MITCHELLS PLAIN 7785

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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.