Encotsheni Primary School
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Encotsheni Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Encotsheni 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, Encotsheni 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
Encotsheni 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, Encotsheni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 979 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Encotsheni Primary School is situated in City Of Cape Town (Mxolisi Phetani), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 2 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: A/A 45 Primrose Street A/A Section Site C Khayelitsha 7784. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 40090 Elonwabeni Unknown 7791.
Curriculum & Academics
Encotsheni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Encotsheni 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 Encotsheni 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
A/A 45 Primrose Street A/A Section Site C Khayelitsha 7784
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 40090 Elonwabeni Unknown 7791
Phone
+27 21 388 5602Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
106322385
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.