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Zanemfundo Primary School

Public primary school · Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro South district (4 circuit)

In Philippi, City Of Cape Town, Zanemfundo Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Zanemfundo Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Philippi, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,184
Learners
34
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zanemfundo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Metro South district

5 other schools in Metro South district, for comparison against Zanemfundo Primary School.

  • New Eisleben Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,847 learners against Zanemfundo Primary School's 1,184; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanemfundo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanemfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Zanemfundo Primary School's 1,184, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Imperial Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zanemfundo Primary School, 1,754 compared with 1,184, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • West End Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zanemfundo Primary School, 1,690 compared with 1,184, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Sophumelela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zanemfundo Primary School, at 1,646 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanemfundo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanemfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zanemfundo Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Zanemfundo Primary School's 1,184; 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 Zanemfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Zanemfundo Primary School's 1,184; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanemfundo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanemfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zanemfundo Primary School, 1,977 compared with 1,184, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Zanemfundo Primary School's 1,184, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zanemfundo Primary School, 1,970 compared with 1,184, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Zanemfundo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zanemfundo 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
Corner Of Vietnam Avenue And 5Th Street Phillipi 7785
Postal
P.o. Box 354 Mitchell's Plain Unknown 7789
Telephone
021 023 0883
EMIS number
106328634

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zanemfundo 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 Zanemfundo Primary School directly, on 021 023 0883, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zanemfundo 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 Zanemfundo Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zanemfundo 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 Zanemfundo 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 Zanemfundo Primary School?
Zanemfundo Primary School reported 1,184 learners and 34 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 Zanemfundo Primary School?
No. Zanemfundo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zanemfundo Primary School a public or private school?
Zanemfundo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zanemfundo Primary School?
You can call 021 023 0883. It is located at Corner Of Vietnam Avenue And 5Th Street Phillipi 7785.
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