Emithini Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Emithini Primary School
Based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Emithini Primary School is a public intermediate school located in an urban setting under the Metro East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1334 learners with a teaching staff of 37, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Emithini 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, Emithini 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
Emithini 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, Emithini Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,334 learners with a teaching staff of 37 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
Emithini Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Bloekombos), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 2 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: 15273 Sam Njokozela Street Bloekombos Kraaifontein 7570. For postal correspondence, use: Cape Gate Box 387 Cape Gate 7562.
Curriculum & Academics
Emithini Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Emithini Primary School was historically administered under the Wce 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 Emithini 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
15273 Sam Njokozela Street Bloekombos Kraaifontein 7570
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
Cape Gate Box 387 Cape Gate 7562
Phone
+27 21 023 0393Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000638
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.