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Chris Nissen Primary School

Public primary school · White Location, Knysna, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (4 circuit)

Chris Nissen Primary School is a public primary school based in White Location, Knysna. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Chris Nissen Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In White Location, Knysna, Chris Nissen Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

883
Learners
34
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Chris Nissen Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

Here is how Chris Nissen Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Eden And Central Kar district.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Chris Nissen Primary School's 883; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chris Nissen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chris Nissen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Chris Nissen Primary School, 1,728 compared with 883; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chris Nissen Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chris Nissen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris Nissen Primary School, 1,664 compared with 883, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris Nissen Primary School, 1,645 compared with 883, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris Nissen Primary School, 1,640 compared with 883; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chris Nissen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chris Nissen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Knysna

And within Knysna itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Percy Mdala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,588 learners against Chris Nissen Primary School's 883; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chris Nissen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chris Nissen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Knysna SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris Nissen Primary School, 1,470 compared with 883; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chris Nissen Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chris Nissen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fraaisig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chris Nissen Primary School, 1,385 compared with 883, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Concordia High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Chris Nissen Primary School's 883; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chris Nissen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chris Nissen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembelitsha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,239 learners against Chris Nissen Primary School's 883, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Chris Nissen Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Chris Nissen Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Rolihlahla Street White Location Knysna 6570
Postal
P.o. Box 2414 White Location Knysna 6570
Telephone
044 382 0702
EMIS number
119390585

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chris Nissen Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Chris Nissen Primary School directly, on 044 382 0702, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chris Nissen Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Chris Nissen Primary School the best school in Knysna?
No matric pass rate is on record for Chris Nissen Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Knysna besides Chris Nissen Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Knysna, including Percy Mdala High School.
How big are the classes at Chris Nissen Primary School?
Chris Nissen Primary School reported 883 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Chris Nissen Primary School?
No. Chris Nissen Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Chris Nissen Primary School a public or private school?
Chris Nissen Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chris Nissen Primary School?
You can call 044 382 0702. It is located at Rolihlahla Street White Location Knysna 6570.
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