Fraaisig Primary School
Knysna, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Fraaisig Primary School
A public primary school serving the Knysna community in Western Cape, Fraaisig Primary School operates under the Eden And Central Kar education district. The school recorded 1385 learners and 41 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Fraaisig Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Fraaisig 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
Fraaisig 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, Fraaisig Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,385 learners with a teaching staff of 41 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
Fraaisig Primary School is situated in Knysna (Hornlee West), 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: Gladstonestraat Hornlee Knysna 6570. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 560 Knysna Unknown 6571.
Curriculum & Academics
Fraaisig Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fraaisig Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Fraaisig 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
Gladstonestraat Hornlee Knysna 6570
Knysna, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 560 Knysna Unknown 6571
Phone
+27 44 385 0395Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
119350036
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.