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Ithemba Labantu Primary School

Private primary school · Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (9 circuit)

Welcome to Ithemba Labantu Primary School, a private primary school serving Philippi, City Of Cape Town. Around 195 learners are enrolled here.

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Ithemba Labantu Primary School is a private primary school in Philippi, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

195
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Ithemba Labantu Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

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

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Ithemba Labantu Primary School's 195; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithemba Labantu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Ithemba Labantu Primary School's 195; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithemba Labantu Primary School, 1,754 compared with 195; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithemba Labantu Primary School, 1,690 compared with 195; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithemba Labantu Primary School, 1,646 compared with 195; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithemba Labantu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ithemba Labantu Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Ithemba Labantu Primary School's 195; is a private combined school, a different phase than Ithemba Labantu Primary School; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithemba Labantu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Ithemba Labantu Primary School's 195; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithemba Labantu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithemba Labantu Primary School, 1,977 compared with 195; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Ithemba Labantu Primary School's 195; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithemba Labantu Primary School, 1,970 compared with 195; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
New Eisleben Road Cnr Of Sheffield Road Philippi East 7781
Postal
Po Box 52 Philippi East Unknown 7781
Telephone
021 372 5518
Website
ithemba-labantu.co.za
Email
info@ithemba-labantu.co.za
EMIS number
100000467

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ithemba Labantu 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 Ithemba Labantu Primary School directly, on 021 372 5518, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ithemba Labantu 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 Ithemba Labantu Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ithemba Labantu Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Ithemba Labantu 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 Ithemba Labantu Primary School?
Ithemba Labantu Primary School reported 195 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Ithemba Labantu Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Ithemba Labantu Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Ithemba Labantu Primary School a public or private school?
Ithemba Labantu Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Ithemba Labantu Primary School?
You can call 021 372 5518. It is located at New Eisleben Road Cnr Of Sheffield Road Philippi East 7781.
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