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Knysna Primary School

Public primary school · Knysna Central, Knysna, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (4 circuit)

In Knysna Central, Knysna, Knysna Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 901 learners are enrolled here.

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

Knysna Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Knysna Central, Knysna. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

901
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Knysna Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Knysna Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

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

  • Murray High School teaches considerably more learners than Knysna Primary School, 2,123 compared with 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Knysna Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Knysna Primary 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 Primary School's 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Knysna Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Knysna Primary 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 Primary School's 901, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Knysna Primary School's 901, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Knysna Primary School's 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Knysna Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Knysna Primary 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 Primary School.

  • Percy Mdala High School teaches considerably more learners than Knysna Primary School, 1,588 compared with 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Knysna Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Knysna Primary 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 Primary School's 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Knysna Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Knysna Primary 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 Primary School's 901, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Concordia High School teaches considerably more learners than Knysna Primary School, 1,377 compared with 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Knysna Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Knysna Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembelitsha Primary School is a similar size to Knysna Primary School, with 1,239 learners against 901, 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Knysna Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Knysna Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6 Long Street Knysna 6570
Postal
P.o. Box 13 Knysna Unknown 6570
Telephone
044 382 1422
EMIS number
119109279

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Knysna 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 Knysna Primary School directly, on 044 382 1422, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Knysna 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 Knysna Primary School the best school in Knysna?
No matric pass rate is on record for Knysna 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 Knysna besides Knysna Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Knysna, including Percy Mdala High School.
How big are the classes at Knysna Primary School?
Knysna Primary School reported 901 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Primary School?
Yes, Knysna Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Knysna Primary School a public or private school?
Knysna Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Knysna Primary School?
You can call 044 382 1422. It is located at 6 Long Street Knysna 6570.
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