Thembelitsha Primary School
Knysna, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Thembelitsha Primary School
Thembelitsha Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in Knysna, Western Cape, under the Eden And Central Kar education district. The school recorded 1239 learners and 43 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thembelitsha 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, Thembelitsha 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
Thembelitsha 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, Thembelitsha Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,239 learners with a teaching staff of 43 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Thembelitsha Primary School is situated in Knysna (Concordia), 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 Knysna local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 5 Concordia Road Knysna Concordia Road 6570. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 170 Knysna Unknown 6570.
Curriculum & Academics
Thembelitsha Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thembelitsha 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 Thembelitsha 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
5 Concordia Road Knysna Concordia Road 6570
Knysna, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 170 Knysna Unknown 6570
Phone
+27 44 382 7144Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
119041307
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.