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Isalathiso Primary School

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

In Kwanonqaba, Mossel Bay, Isalathiso Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Isalathiso Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Isalathiso Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Kwanonqaba, Mossel Bay. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,286
Learners
36
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Isalathiso Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

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

  • Murray High School teaches considerably more learners than Isalathiso Primary School, 2,123 compared with 1,286; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isalathiso Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isalathiso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School sits in roughly the same size range as Isalathiso Primary School, at 1,728 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isalathiso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isalathiso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School is a similar size to Isalathiso Primary School, with 1,664 learners against 1,286, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School is a similar size to Isalathiso Primary School, with 1,645 learners against 1,286, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Isalathiso Primary School, with 1,640 learners against 1,286; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isalathiso Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isalathiso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mossel Bay

Zooming into Mossel Bay, here are 5 other schools to compare against Isalathiso Primary School.

  • Garden Route Primary School is a similar size to Isalathiso Primary School, with 1,645 learners against 1,286, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Isalathiso Primary School, at 1,446 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isalathiso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isalathiso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sao Bras SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Isalathiso Primary School, at 1,368 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isalathiso Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Indwe Secondary School is a similar size to Isalathiso Primary School, with 1,359 learners against 1,286; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isalathiso Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isalathiso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Erika Primary School is a similar size to Isalathiso Primary School, with 1,315 learners against 1,286, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Isalathiso Primary School for 2027

Because Isalathiso 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
34 Cnr Mayixhale & Bokwe Stree Kwanonqaba 6506
Postal
P.o.box 2168 Mossel Bay Unknown 6500
Telephone
044 693 2661
EMIS number
120041336

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Isalathiso 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 Isalathiso Primary School directly, on 044 693 2661, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Isalathiso Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Isalathiso Primary School the best school in Mossel Bay?
No matric pass rate is on record for Isalathiso 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 Isalathiso 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 Isalathiso Primary School?
Isalathiso Primary School reported 1,286 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Isalathiso Primary School?
No. Isalathiso Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Isalathiso Primary School a public or private school?
Isalathiso Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Isalathiso Primary School?
You can call 044 693 2661. It is located at 34 Cnr Mayixhale & Bokwe Stree Kwanonqaba 6506.
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