Isalathiso Primary School
Mossel Bay, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Isalathiso Primary School
Situated in an urban part of Mossel Bay, Western Cape, Isalathiso Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Eden And Central Kar education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1286 learners with a teaching staff of 36, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high 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
Isalathiso Primary School 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, Isalathiso 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
Isalathiso 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, Isalathiso Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,286 learners with a teaching staff of 36 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
Isalathiso 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: 34 Cnr Mayixhale & Bokwe Stree Kwanonqaba 6506. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2168 Mossel Bay Unknown 6500.
Curriculum & Academics
Isalathiso Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Isalathiso 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 Isalathiso 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
34 Cnr Mayixhale & Bokwe Stree Kwanonqaba 6506
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 2168 Mossel Bay Unknown 6500
Phone
+27 44 693 2661Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
120041336
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.