Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Western Cape / Cape Town / Nal'uxulo Primary School

Nal'uxulo Primary School

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

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

Is any information about Nal'uxulo Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Nal'uxulo Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Philippi, City Of Cape Town, Nal'uxulo Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,379
Learners
36
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nal'uxulo 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 Nal'uxulo Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is a similar size to Nal'uxulo Primary School, with 1,847 learners against 1,379; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nal'uxulo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nal'uxulo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is a similar size to Nal'uxulo Primary School, with 1,780 learners against 1,379, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School is a similar size to Nal'uxulo Primary School, with 1,754 learners against 1,379, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School is a similar size to Nal'uxulo Primary School, with 1,690 learners against 1,379, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School is a similar size to Nal'uxulo Primary School, with 1,646 learners against 1,379; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nal'uxulo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nal'uxulo 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 Nal'uxulo Primary School, 2,089 compared with 1,379; 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 Nal'uxulo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nal'uxulo Primary School, 2,037 compared with 1,379; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nal'uxulo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nal'uxulo 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 Nal'uxulo Primary School's 1,379, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nal'uxulo Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,379, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Nal'uxulo Primary School's 1,379, 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 Nal'uxulo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Nal'uxulo 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
C/O Helen Joseph Street & Steve Biko Crescent Weltevreden Valley 7766
Postal
Helen Joseph Street Samora Machel Cape Town 7785
Telephone
021 370 0062
EMIS number
106007058

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nal'uxulo 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 Nal'uxulo Primary School directly, on 021 370 0062, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nal'uxulo 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 Nal'uxulo Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nal'uxulo 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 Nal'uxulo 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 Nal'uxulo Primary School?
Nal'uxulo Primary School reported 1,379 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Nal'uxulo Primary School?
No. Nal'uxulo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nal'uxulo Primary School a public or private school?
Nal'uxulo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nal'uxulo Primary School?
You can call 021 370 0062. It is located at C/O Helen Joseph Street & Steve Biko Crescent Weltevreden Valley 7766.
Related

Related schools in Cape Town

Other schools nearby, in and around Philippi, City Of Cape Town: