Masakhane Primary School
Gans Bay, Western Cape · Overberg
About Masakhane Primary School
As a public school, Masakhane Primary School provides primary school education to learners in Gans Bay, Western Cape. The school falls under the Overberg education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1052 learners taught by 29 educators, achieving a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Masakhane 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, Masakhane 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
Masakhane 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, Masakhane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,052 learners with a teaching staff of 29 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
Masakhane Primary School is situated in Gans Bay (Masakhane), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Overstrand local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1933 Mandela Street Masakhane Gansbaai 7220. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 881 Gansbaai Unknown 7220.
Curriculum & Academics
Masakhane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Masakhane 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 Masakhane 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
1933 Mandela Street Masakhane Gansbaai 7220
Gans Bay, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 881 Gansbaai Unknown 7220
Phone
+27 74 139 6617Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
115008277
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.