Chris Nissen Primary School

Chris Nissen Primary School is a public primary school in White Location, Knysna, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 883 learners and 34 educators, about 26 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Specialisation	Primary Subjects
Sector	Public
Quintile	2 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	883
Educators (2025)	34
Learners per educator	26 (province average 30.9)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	119390585

Address and location

Street address	Rolihlahla Street White Location Knysna 6570
Postal address	P.O. Box 2414 White Location Knysna 6570
Suburb / area	White Location
Town	Knysna
Province	Western Cape
Education district	Eden and Central Kar
Circuit	4
Municipality	Knysna
Ward	10408004
Former department	Wce

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.