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Mzamomhle Primary School

Public primary school · Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (6 circuit)

Mzamomhle Primary School is a public primary school based in Philippi, City Of Cape Town. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mzamomhle Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Philippi, City Of Cape Town, Mzamomhle Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,122
Learners
32
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Metro South district

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

  • New Eisleben Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzamomhle Primary School, 1,847 compared with 1,122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzamomhle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzamomhle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzamomhle Primary School, 1,780 compared with 1,122, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,754 learners against Mzamomhle Primary School's 1,122, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Mzamomhle Primary School's 1,122, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Mzamomhle Primary School's 1,122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzamomhle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzamomhle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

And within Cape Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than Mzamomhle Primary School, 2,089 compared with 1,122; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzamomhle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzamomhle Primary School, 2,037 compared with 1,122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzamomhle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzamomhle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against Mzamomhle Primary School's 1,122, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzamomhle Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,122, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Mzamomhle Primary School's 1,122, 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 Mzamomhle Primary School for 2027

Mzamomhle Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sagoloda Street Philippi 7750
Postal
P O Box 21264 Durrheim Unknown 7491
Telephone
021 370 0122
EMIS number
106041226

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzamomhle 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 Mzamomhle Primary School directly, on 021 370 0122, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mzamomhle 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 Mzamomhle Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mzamomhle 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 Cape Town besides Mzamomhle 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 Mzamomhle Primary School?
Mzamomhle Primary School reported 1,122 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mzamomhle Primary School?
No. Mzamomhle Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mzamomhle Primary School a public or private school?
Mzamomhle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzamomhle Primary School?
You can call 021 370 0122. It is located at Sagoloda Street Philippi 7750.
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