Zwelihle Primary School
Hermanus, Western Cape · Overberg
About Zwelihle Primary School
As a public school, Zwelihle Primary School provides primary school education to learners in Hermanus, Western Cape. The school falls under the Overberg education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1629 learners taught by 48 educators, achieving a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zwelihle 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, Zwelihle 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
Zwelihle 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, Zwelihle Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,629 learners with a teaching staff of 48 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Zwelihle Primary School is situated in Hermanus (Hermanus), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Overstrand local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 9720 Sisulu Street Zwelihle Hermanus 7200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1850 Zwelihle Hermanus 7200.
Curriculum & Academics
Zwelihle Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zwelihle 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 Zwelihle 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
9720 Sisulu Street Zwelihle Hermanus 7200
Hermanus, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1850 Zwelihle Hermanus 7200
Phone
+27 84 418 0741Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
115008001
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.