Bongolethu Primary School
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Bongolethu Primary School
With EMIS number 124041308, Bongolethu Primary School is a public primary school located in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, operating within the Eden And Central Kar district. The 2025 academic year saw 784 enrolled learners instructed by 22 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bongolethu Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Bongolethu Primary School 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 is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bongolethu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 784 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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 is situated in Oudtshoorn (Bongolethu), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Oudtshoorn local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 8th Avenue Bongolethu 6625. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 660 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620.
Curriculum & Academics
Bongolethu Primary School 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 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 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
8th Avenue Bongolethu 6625
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 660 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620
Phone
+27 44 274 9235Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
124041308
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.