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Hlengisa Primary School

Public primary school · Nyanga, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (8 circuit)

Hlengisa Primary School is a public primary school in Nyanga, City Of Cape Town. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Hlengisa Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Nyanga, City Of Cape Town, Hlengisa Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,109
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Hlengisa Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Metro South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro South district with Hlengisa Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlengisa Primary School, 1,847 compared with 1,109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlengisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlengisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlengisa Primary School, 1,780 compared with 1,109, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Hlengisa Primary School's 1,109, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Hlengisa Primary School's 1,109, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Hlengisa Primary School's 1,109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlengisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlengisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Hlengisa Primary School, 2,089 compared with 1,109; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlengisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlengisa Primary School, 2,037 compared with 1,109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlengisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlengisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Hlengisa Primary School's 1,109, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlengisa Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,109, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Hlengisa Primary School's 1,109, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Hlengisa Primary School for 2027

Hlengisa Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Hlati Road White City Nyanga 7755
Postal
P.o.box 53 Nyanga Unknown 7755
Telephone
021 386 1325
EMIS number
106042205

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hlengisa 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 Hlengisa Primary School directly, on 021 386 1325, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hlengisa 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 Hlengisa Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hlengisa 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 Cape Town besides Hlengisa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Hlengisa Primary School?
Hlengisa Primary School reported 1,109 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Hlengisa Primary School?
No. Hlengisa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Hlengisa Primary School a public or private school?
Hlengisa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hlengisa Primary School?
You can call 021 386 1325. It is located at Hlati Road White City Nyanga 7755.
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