Milkwood Primary School
Mossel Bay, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Milkwood Primary School
In the urban area of Mossel Bay, Western Cape, Milkwood Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Eden And Central Kar education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 756 learners with a teaching staff of 30, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Milkwood 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
Milkwood 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
Milkwood 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, Milkwood Primary School reported a total enrollment of 756 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Milkwood Primary School is situated in Mossel Bay (Mossel Bay), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Mossel Bay local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Muir Street Mossel Bay 6500. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 48 Mossel Bay Unknown 6500.
Curriculum & Academics
Milkwood Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Milkwood 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 Milkwood 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
Muir Street Mossel Bay 6500
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 48 Mossel Bay Unknown 6500
Phone
+27 44 691 1858Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
120109288
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.