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Thembelitsha Primary School

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

Thembelitsha Primary School is a public primary school based in Concordia, Knysna. 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 Thembelitsha Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Concordia, Knysna, Thembelitsha Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,239
Learners
43
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

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

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Thembelitsha Primary School's 1,239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelitsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelitsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School is a similar size to Thembelitsha Primary School, with 1,728 learners against 1,239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelitsha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelitsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thembelitsha Primary School, at 1,664 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thembelitsha Primary School, at 1,645 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thembelitsha Primary School, at 1,640 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelitsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelitsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Knysna

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

  • Percy Mdala High School sits in roughly the same size range as Thembelitsha Primary School, at 1,588 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelitsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelitsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Knysna SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Thembelitsha Primary School, with 1,470 learners against 1,239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelitsha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelitsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fraaisig Primary School is a similar size to Thembelitsha Primary School, with 1,385 learners against 1,239, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Concordia High School is a similar size to Thembelitsha Primary School, with 1,377 learners against 1,239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelitsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelitsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hornlee Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thembelitsha Primary School, at 1,021 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
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 Thembelitsha Primary School for 2027

Thembelitsha 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
5 Concordia Road Knysna Concordia Road 6570
Postal
P.o. Box 170 Knysna Unknown 6570
Telephone
044 382 7144
EMIS number
119041307

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembelitsha 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 Thembelitsha Primary School directly, on 044 382 7144, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembelitsha 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 Thembelitsha Primary School the best school in Knysna?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thembelitsha 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 Thembelitsha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Knysna, including Percy Mdala High School.
How big are the classes at Thembelitsha Primary School?
Thembelitsha Primary School reported 1,239 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Thembelitsha Primary School?
No. Thembelitsha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thembelitsha Primary School a public or private school?
Thembelitsha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thembelitsha Primary School?
You can call 044 382 7144. It is located at 5 Concordia Road Knysna Concordia Road 6570.
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