Imekhaya Primary School

Mossel Bay, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar

Public Primary School Q1 No Fee

About Imekhaya Primary School

Located in Mossel Bay within Western Cape, Imekhaya Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Eden And Central Kar education district. In 2025, the school reported 925 learners and 28 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Imekhaya 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, Imekhaya 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

Imekhaya Primary School 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, Imekhaya Primary School reported a total enrollment of 925 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Imekhaya Primary School is situated in Mossel Bay (Kwanonqaba), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Mossel Bay local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Cedile Street Kwanonqaba Loc. Mossel Bay 6502. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 218 Mossel Bay Unknown 6500.

Curriculum & Academics

Imekhaya Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Imekhaya 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 Imekhaya 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

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Address

Cedile Street Kwanonqaba Loc. Mossel Bay 6502

Mossel Bay, Western Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 218 Mossel Bay Unknown 6500

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 925
Educators 28

Learner:Educator Ratio

33:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingurban
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictEden And Central Kar

EMIS Number

120041304

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.