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Yellowwood Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 106490369

Tafelsig, METRO SOUTH, Western Cape

1,246
Learners
36:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Yellowwood Primary School?

Yellowwood Primary School is a public primary school in Tafelsig, within the METRO SOUTH education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,246 enrolled learners and 35 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. 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 1,246 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Yellowwood 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 21%

(Q4 Primary schools in Western Cape)

What other schools are near Yellowwood Primary School?

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

Spine Road High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,282 learners 44 educators 29:1
Lower L:E ratio than 34%
Rocklands · 0.3km away
Agapeskool
Special NeedsPublic
196 learners 20 educators 10:1
Lower L:E ratio than 54%
Tafelsig · 0.3km away
Perserverance Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,205 learners 36 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 49%
Tafelsig · 0.4km away
Caradale Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,047 learners 30 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 32%
Rocklands · 0.5km away
Tafelsig No.2 High School
SecondaryPublicQ3
704 learners 22 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 77%
Tafelsig · 0.6km away

Which schools are similar to Yellowwood Primary School?

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

Perserverance Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,205 learners 36 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 49%
Tafelsig
Mitchell Heights Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,270 learners 36 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 25%
Tafelsig
Cascade Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
980 learners 31 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 68%
Tafelsig
Huguenot Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,024 learners 30 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 42%
Tafelsig
Tafelsig Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,157 learners 30 educators 39:1
Lower L:E ratio than 4%
Tafelsig

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C/O SKELETON & YELLOWWOOD STR. EASTRIDGE 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.