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Imekhaya Primary School

Public primary school · Kwanonqaba, Mossel Bay, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (2 circuit)

Imekhaya Primary School is a public primary school in Kwanonqaba, Mossel Bay. 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 Imekhaya Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kwanonqaba, Mossel Bay, Imekhaya Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

925
Learners
28
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Imekhaya Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

5 other schools in Eden And Central Kar district, for comparison against Imekhaya Primary School.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Imekhaya Primary School's 925; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imekhaya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imekhaya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Imekhaya Primary School, 1,728 compared with 925; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imekhaya Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imekhaya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Imekhaya Primary School, 1,664 compared with 925, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Imekhaya Primary School, 1,645 compared with 925, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Imekhaya Primary School, 1,640 compared with 925; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imekhaya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imekhaya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mossel Bay

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

  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Imekhaya Primary School, 1,645 compared with 925, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Imekhaya Primary School, 1,446 compared with 925; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imekhaya Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imekhaya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sao Bras SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Imekhaya Primary School, 1,368 compared with 925; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imekhaya Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Indwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,359 learners against Imekhaya Primary School's 925; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Imekhaya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Imekhaya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Erika Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,315 learners against Imekhaya Primary School's 925, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
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 Imekhaya Primary School for 2027

Because Imekhaya Primary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cedile Street Kwanonqaba Loc. Mossel Bay 6502
Postal
P.o.box 218 Mossel Bay Unknown 6500
Telephone
044 693 1255
EMIS number
120041304

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Imekhaya 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 Imekhaya Primary School directly, on 044 693 1255, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Imekhaya 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 Imekhaya Primary School the best school in Mossel Bay?
No matric pass rate is on record for Imekhaya 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 Mossel Bay besides Imekhaya Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mossel Bay, including Garden Route Primary School.
How big are the classes at Imekhaya Primary School?
Imekhaya Primary School reported 925 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Imekhaya Primary School?
No. Imekhaya Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Imekhaya Primary School a public or private school?
Imekhaya Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Imekhaya Primary School?
You can call 044 693 1255. It is located at Cedile Street Kwanonqaba Loc. Mossel Bay 6502.
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