Knysna Primary School
Knysna, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Knysna Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Knysna Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Knysna 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
Knysna 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Knysna Primary School reported a total enrollment of 901 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Knysna Primary School is situated in Knysna (Knysna Central), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Knysna local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 6 Long Street Knysna 6570. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 13 Knysna Unknown 6570.
Curriculum & Academics
Knysna Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Knysna Primary School 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 Knysna 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
6 Long Street Knysna 6570
Knysna, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 13 Knysna Unknown 6570
Phone
+27 44 382 1422Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
119109279
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.