Schools in Observatory
Metro Central, Western Cape
Observatory falls within the Metro Central education district of Western Cape. It has 6 registered schools, including 2 primary and 1 secondary. The average learner-to-educator ratio across the area is 18:1.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 42% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 27% of similar schools
School data sourced from the Department of Basic Education (EMIS). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province group. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology