Ithemba Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Ithemba Primary School
Ithemba Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the City Of Cape Town area of Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Metro South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 923 learners were enrolled, taught by 28 educators at a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ithemba Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Ithemba Primary School 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
Ithemba 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, Ithemba Primary School reported a total enrollment of 923 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
Ithemba Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Vrygrond), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 4 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: C/o Capricorn Boulevard And Prince George Drive Vrygrond 7945. For postal correspondence, use: C/o Capricorn Boulevard And Prince George Drive Capricorn Park 7945.
Curriculum & Academics
Ithemba Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ithemba 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 Ithemba 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
C/o Capricorn Boulevard And Prince George Drive Vrygrond 7945
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
C/o Capricorn Boulevard And Prince George Drive Capricorn Park 7945
Phone
+27 21 709 0740Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000607
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.