Umnqophiso Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Umnqophiso Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umnqophiso 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, Umnqophiso 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
Umnqophiso 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Umnqophiso Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,540 learners with a teaching staff of 44 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
Umnqophiso Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Lwandle), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 9 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Nonkqubela Street Lwandle Strand 7140. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3100 Somerset West Unknown 7129.
Curriculum & Academics
Umnqophiso Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umnqophiso 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 Umnqophiso 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
Nonkqubela Street Lwandle Strand 7140
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 3100 Somerset West Unknown 7129
Phone
+27 21 845 8113Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
111041228
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.