Tabatha Primary School
George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Tabatha Primary School
Situated in George, Western Cape, Tabatha Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Eden And Central Kar education district. The school recorded 520 learners and 15 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tabatha 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, Tabatha 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
Tabatha 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, Tabatha Primary School reported a total enrollment of 520 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Tabatha Primary School is situated in George (Thembalethu), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the George local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 6391 Tabatha Street Zone 8 Thembalethu 6530. For postal correspondence, use: Tabatha Street Zone 8 Unknown 6530.
Curriculum & Academics
Tabatha Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tabatha 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 Tabatha 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
6391 Tabatha Street Zone 8 Thembalethu 6530
George, Western Cape
Postal
Tabatha Street Zone 8 Unknown 6530
Phone
+27 44 884 5025Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000661
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.