Naphakade Primary School
Malmesbury, Western Cape · West Coast
About Naphakade Primary School
Registered under EMIS 132470805, Naphakade Primary School serves as a public primary school in Malmesbury, Western Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 1414 enrolled learners instructed by 35 educators, resulting in a ratio of 40:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Naphakade Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Naphakade 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
Naphakade 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, Naphakade Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,414 learners with a teaching staff of 35 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
Naphakade Primary School is situated in Malmesbury (Ilinge Lethu), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Swartland local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Holomisa Street Lingelethu Township Malmesbury 7300. For postal correspondence, use: Holomisa Street Lingelethu Township Malmesbury 7300.
Curriculum & Academics
Naphakade Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Naphakade 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 Naphakade 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
Holomisa Street Lingelethu Township Malmesbury 7300
Malmesbury, Western Cape
Postal
Holomisa Street Lingelethu Township Malmesbury 7300
Phone
+27 81 472 8697Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
132470805
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.