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Talfalah Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 105480746

Manenberg, METRO CENTRAL, Western Cape

1,086
Learners
34:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Talfalah Primary School?

Talfalah Primary School is a public primary school in Manenberg, within the METRO CENTRAL education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,086 enrolled learners and 32 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 Talfalah 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 44%

(Q4 Primary schools in Western Cape)

What other schools are near Talfalah Primary School?

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

Manenberg Sekondêr
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,114 learners 35 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 66%
Manenberg · 0.6km away
Downeville Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
833 learners 25 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 52%
Manenberg · 0.9km away
Intshukumo Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,469 learners 42 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 43%
Guguletu · 0.9km away
Vuyani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
955 learners 24 educators 40:1
Lower L:E ratio than 7%
Guguletu · 1km away
Rio Grande Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
703 learners 20 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 28%
Manenberg · 1.1km away

Which schools are similar to Talfalah Primary School?

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

Downeville Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
833 learners 25 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 52%
Manenberg
Easter Peak Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
644 learners 24 educators 27:1
Lower L:E ratio than 92%
Manenberg
Edendale Primêre Skool
PrimaryPublicQ4
456 learners 17 educators 27:1
Lower L:E ratio than 92%
Manenberg
Manenberg Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
537 learners 18 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 81%
Manenberg
Red River Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
769 learners 25 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 74%
Manenberg

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C/O FOURTH AVE & KING STREET SHERWOOD PARK 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.