Liwa Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South
About Liwa Primary School
Serving the City Of Cape Town community in Western Cape, Liwa Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Metro South education district. In 2025, the school reported 486 learners and 17 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Liwa 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, Liwa 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
Liwa 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, Liwa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 486 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Liwa Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Nyanga), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro South education district, specifically within the 7 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: 4th Street Off Emm's Drive 7755. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 33250 Nyanga Unknown 7755.
Curriculum & Academics
Liwa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Liwa 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 Liwa 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
4th Street Off Emm's Drive 7755
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 33250 Nyanga Unknown 7755
Phone
+27 74 150 1844Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106042304
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.