Somerset House Preparatory
Roundhay, METRO EAST, Western Cape
What kind of school is Somerset House Preparatory?
Somerset House Preparatory is an independent primary school in Roundhay, within the METRO EAST education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 430 enrolled learners and 41 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1. 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
Independent school
Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.
What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Somerset House Preparatory?
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.
(Independent Primary schools in Western Cape)
What other schools are near Somerset House Preparatory?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
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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.