A.Z. Berman Primary School
Primary · Public · EMIS 106490571
Beacon Valley, Metro South, Western Cape
At a glance
- Fees
- No-fee school
- Language
- Par: Afr/Eng
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 · NSC School Performance Report 2025 · Processed 8 Aug 2026
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What does A.Z. Berman Primary School say about itself?
A.Z. Berman Primary No.54 was established in 1993, due to there being a need for an additional school for learners overflowing from neighbouring schools. The school was named A.Z. Berman Primary in that year, due to it proximity to the main road, alongside the school. Mr. Gareth Williams was seconded from Imperial Primary (as principal), and tasked with finding staff to service this satellite school for the year. In October 1993, the Grade 7 and Grade 1¿s moved into the newly built building on the grounds. The rest of the complement of staff and learners arrived in 1994. Currently we have a learner total over 1300 learners including Grade R¿s The staff complement stands at 61 members who are dedicated to educational excellence. Our schools hots a number of sporting and co-curricular activities. Sports: Netball Soccer Cricket Rugby Athletics Volleyball Co-curricular Arts and Crafts Soul Buddies Science Club Scouts Cultural Club
- Curriculum
- National curriculum (CAPS/NSC)
- Language of instruction
- English, Afrikaans
- Medium by phase
- English
- Founded
- 1993
- Grades offered
- Grade R – Grade 7
- Typical class size (as stated by the school)
- 42
- Principal
- Mrs S E Orange
Subjects
Grade R, 1 and 8 admissions for 2027 closed on 14 April 2026. Late applications: Western Cape admissions portal · Provincial default, check the school · How admissions work
What kind of school is A.Z. Berman Primary School?
A.Z. Berman Primary School is a public primary school in Beacon Valley, within the Metro South education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,339 enrolled learners and 34 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1.
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.
The school falls within the City of Cape Town local municipality. Among 255 Q4 Primary schools in Western Cape, it has more learners per educator than 96% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.
The school is at C/O Az Berman & Kerrem Ave Beacon Valley Mitchells Plain 7798, and can be reached on 021 376 7802.
Language of instruction: Par: Afr/Eng
As recorded by the Western Cape Education Department. See Methodology.
Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.
School fees at A.Z. Berman Primary School
A.Z. Berman Primary School is recorded as a no-fee school. Parents do not pay compulsory school fees. The school may ask for voluntary contributions. You do not have to pay them.
Fee status as recorded by the Department of Basic Education.
Still missing
Learner numbers reported to the Department, by year
These counts are not a measure of quality. A number can change because a school adds or drops grades, because new schools open nearby or boundaries change, or because of an error in what was reported.
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| Year | Learners |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,401 |
| 2008 | 1,248 |
| 2009 | 1,406 |
| 2010 | 1,362 |
| 2011 | 1,395 |
| 2012 | 1,380 |
| 2013 | 1,390 |
| 2016 | 1,318 |
| 2018 | 1,369 |
| 2019 | 1,351 |
| 2020 | 1,348 |
| 2021 | 1,388 |
| 2022 | 1,363 |
| 2023 | 1,344 |
| 2025 | 1,339 |
These are counts of learners from the Department of Basic Education’s national school lists. A few figures that look like recording errors are left out. We found no list with figures for 2014, 2015, 2017, 2024. How we read these lists.
What is the learner-to-educator ratio at A.Z. Berman Primary School?
How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals, so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.
Fewer learners per educator than 4% of similar schools
(Q4 Primary schools in Western Cape)
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What other schools are near A.Z. Berman Primary School?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity: these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Primary · Public · Quintile 4
Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools
Primary · Independent
Fewer learners per educator than 69% of similar schools
Combined · Independent
Fewer learners per educator than 7% of similar schools
Primary · Public · Quintile 5
Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools
Primary · Public · Quintile 4
Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other public primary schools in Western Cape with Quintile 4.
Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to A.Z. Berman Primary School. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.
Primary · Public · Quintile 4
Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools
Primary · Public · Quintile 4
Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools
Primary · Public · Quintile 4
Fewer learners per educator than 44% of similar schools
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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Learner-educator comparisons group schools by quintile, phase and province; matric comparisons group by sector and province, plus quintile for public schools. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators, so actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology
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