Plettenberg Bay Primary School
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Plettenberg Bay Primary School
With EMIS number 119109301, Plettenberg Bay Primary School is a public primary school located in Outside A/A Town, Western Cape, operating within the Eden And Central Kar district. The 2025 academic year saw 716 enrolled learners instructed by 34 educators, resulting in a ratio of 21:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Plettenberg Bay 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
Plettenberg Bay 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
Plettenberg Bay 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, Plettenberg Bay Primary School reported a total enrollment of 716 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Plettenberg Bay Primary School is situated in Outside A/A Town (Plettenberg Bay), 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: Beacon Way Plettenberg Bay 6600. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 402 Plettenberg Bay Unknown 6600.
Curriculum & Academics
Plettenberg Bay Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay 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
Beacon Way Plettenberg Bay 6600
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 402 Plettenberg Bay Unknown 6600
Phone
+27 44 533 2126Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
119109301
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.