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Masakhane Primary School

Public primary school · Masakhane, Gans Bay, Western Cape · Overberg district (2 circuit)

Masakhane Primary School is a public primary school in Masakhane, Gans 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 Masakhane Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Masakhane, Gans Bay, Masakhane Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,052
Learners
29
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Masakhane Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Overberg district

5 other schools in Overberg district, for comparison against Masakhane Primary School.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Masakhane Primary School's 1,052; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masakhane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masakhane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,954 learners against Masakhane Primary School's 1,052; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masakhane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masakhane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Masakhane Primary School's 1,052, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,808 learners against Masakhane Primary School's 1,052, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Masakhane Primary School's 1,052, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Gans Bay

And within Gans Bay itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Gansbaai Academia Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Masakhane Primary School, at 1,299 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masakhane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masakhane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gansbaai Primary School teaches fewer learners than Masakhane Primary School, 640 compared with 1,052, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Gansbaai Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 389 learners against Masakhane Primary School's 1,052, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Masakhane Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Masakhane 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
1933 Mandela Street Masakhane Gansbaai 7220
Postal
P.o. Box 881 Gansbaai Unknown 7220
Telephone
074 139 6617
EMIS number
115008277

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masakhane 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 Masakhane Primary School directly, on 074 139 6617, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masakhane 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 Masakhane Primary School the best school in Gans Bay?
No matric pass rate is on record for Masakhane 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 Gans Bay besides Masakhane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Gans Bay, including Gansbaai Academia.
How big are the classes at Masakhane Primary School?
Masakhane Primary School reported 1,052 learners and 29 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 Masakhane Primary School?
No. Masakhane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Masakhane Primary School a public or private school?
Masakhane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Masakhane Primary School?
You can call 074 139 6617. It is located at 1933 Mandela Street Masakhane Gansbaai 7220.
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