Holy Cross Primary School (george)
George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Holy Cross Primary School (george)
With EMIS number 118104601, Holy Cross Primary School (george) is a public primary school located in George, Western Cape, operating within the Eden And Central Kar district. The 2025 academic year saw 423 enrolled learners instructed by 23 educators, resulting in a ratio of 18:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Holy Cross Primary School (george) is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Holy Cross Primary School (george) is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Holy Cross Primary School (george) 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, Holy Cross Primary School (george) reported a total enrollment of 423 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Holy Cross Primary School (george) is situated in George (George Central), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 8 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the George local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 115 Meade Street George 6529. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 14 George Unknown 6530.
Curriculum & Academics
Holy Cross Primary School (george) is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Holy Cross Primary School (george) was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Holy Cross Primary School (george) 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
115 Meade Street George 6529
George, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 14 George Unknown 6530
Phone
+27 44 873 3429Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
118104601
Department of Basic Education
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.