Zimasa Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central
About Zimasa Primary School
A public intermediate school serving the City Of Cape Town community in Western Cape, Zimasa Primary School operates under the Metro Central education district. The school recorded 1634 learners and 41 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zimasa Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Zimasa 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
Zimasa 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, Zimasa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,634 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Zimasa Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Langa), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro Central education district, specifically within the 8 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: Washington Street Langa 7456. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2 Langa Unknown 7455.
Curriculum & Academics
Zimasa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zimasa 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 Zimasa 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
Washington Street Langa 7456
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 2 Langa Unknown 7455
Phone
+27 21 023 0894Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
102042315
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.