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Knysna Montessori School

Private combined school · Narnia, Knysna, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Knysna Montessori School, a private combined school serving Narnia, Knysna. Around 206 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Knysna Montessori School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Knysna Montessori School is a private combined school in Narnia, Knysna. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

206
Learners
20
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Knysna Montessori 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

Eden And Central Kar district

Here is how Knysna Montessori School compares with 5 other schools listed under Eden And Central Kar district.

  • Murray High School teaches considerably more learners than Knysna Montessori School, 2,123 compared with 206; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Knysna Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Knysna Montessori School's 206; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Knysna Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Knysna Montessori School's 206; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Knysna Montessori School's 206; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Knysna Montessori School's 206; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Knysna Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Knysna

Zooming into Knysna, here are 5 other schools to compare against Knysna Montessori School.

  • Percy Mdala High School teaches considerably more learners than Knysna Montessori School, 1,588 compared with 206; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Knysna Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Knysna SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,470 learners against Knysna Montessori School's 206; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Knysna Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fraaisig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,385 learners against Knysna Montessori School's 206; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Concordia High School teaches considerably more learners than Knysna Montessori School, 1,377 compared with 206; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Knysna Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembelitsha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Knysna Montessori School, 1,239 compared with 206; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4 Narnia Village Welbedacht Knysna 6570
Postal
P.o. Box 2237 Knysna Unknown 6570
Telephone
044 382 5316
Website
knysnamontessori.co.za
Email
reception@knysnamontessori.co.za
EMIS number
119007188

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Knysna Montessori 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 Knysna Montessori School directly, on 044 382 5316, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Knysna Montessori 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Knysna Montessori School the best school in Knysna?
No matric pass rate is on record for Knysna Montessori School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Knysna besides Knysna Montessori School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Knysna, including Percy Mdala High School.
How big are the classes at Knysna Montessori School?
Knysna Montessori School reported 206 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Knysna Montessori School?
Yes. As a private school, Knysna Montessori 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.
What are Knysna Montessori School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Knysna Montessori School.
Is Knysna Montessori School a public or private school?
Knysna Montessori School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Knysna Montessori School?
You can call 044 382 5316. It is located at 4 Narnia Village Welbedacht Knysna 6570.
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