Bongolethu Primary School(nyanga)
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Bongolethu Primary School(nyanga)
Situated in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Bongolethu Primary School(nyanga) is a public primary school overseen by the Metro South education district. The school recorded 1098 learners and 29 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bongolethu Primary School(nyanga) is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Bongolethu Primary School(nyanga) is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Bongolethu Primary School(nyanga) operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bongolethu Primary School(nyanga) reported a total enrollment of 1,098 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bongolethu Primary School(nyanga) is situated in City Of Cape Town (Philippi), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Dyamala Street Philippi Browns Farm 7755. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 33215 Nyanga Unknown 7755.
Curriculum & Academics
Bongolethu Primary School(nyanga) is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bongolethu Primary School(nyanga) was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bongolethu Primary School(nyanga) are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Dyamala Street Philippi Browns Farm 7755
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 33215 Nyanga Unknown 7755
Phone
+27 21 370 0058Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106005109
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.