Phakamisani Primary School
Kwanokuthula, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Phakamisani Primary School
Phakamisani Primary School functions as a public primary school in Kwanokuthula, Western Cape, falling within the Eden And Central Kar education district. The school recorded 1284 learners and 34 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phakamisani 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, Phakamisani 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
Phakamisani 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, Phakamisani Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,284 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Phakamisani Primary School is situated in Kwanokuthula (Kwanokuthula), 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 Bitou local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 3 Tshembese Street Kwanokuthula Plettenberg Bay 6600. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 624 Plettenberg Bay Unknown 6600.
Curriculum & Academics
Phakamisani Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phakamisani 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 Phakamisani 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
3 Tshembese Street Kwanokuthula Plettenberg Bay 6600
Kwanokuthula, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 624 Plettenberg Bay Unknown 6600
Phone
+27 44 533 3029Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
119041309
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.