Itsitsa Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro North
About Itsitsa Primary School
Itsitsa Primary School is a public primary school located in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape. The school recorded 1970 learners and 51 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Itsitsa Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Itsitsa 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
Itsitsa 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, Itsitsa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,970 learners with a teaching staff of 51 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Itsitsa Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Mfuleni), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro North education district, specifically within the 1 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 Itsitsa & Nkqubelani Extension 6 Mfuleni 7100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 498 Eersterivier Unknown 7103.
Curriculum & Academics
Itsitsa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Itsitsa 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 Itsitsa 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
C/o Itsitsa & Nkqubelani Extension 6 Mfuleni 7100
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 498 Eersterivier Unknown 7103
Phone
+27 21 023 2073Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
107008220
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.