Masiphathisane Primary School
Vredenburg, Western Cape · West Coast
About Masiphathisane Primary School
Masiphathisane Primary School (EMIS 134008284) serves the Vredenburg community as a public primary school in Western Cape. The school falls under the West Coast education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1753 learners taught by 43 educators, achieving a ratio of 41:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Masiphathisane Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Masiphathisane 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
Masiphathisane 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, Masiphathisane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,753 learners with a teaching staff of 43 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, 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
Masiphathisane Primary School is situated in Vredenburg (Ongegund), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Saldanha Bay local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1 Petro Street Ongegund Vredenburg 7380. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 882 Vredenburg Unknown 7380.
Curriculum & Academics
Masiphathisane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Masiphathisane 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 Masiphathisane 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
1 Petro Street Ongegund Vredenburg 7380
Vredenburg, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 882 Vredenburg Unknown 7380
Phone
+27 22 715 1896Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
134008284
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.