Ithemba Labantu Primary School

Ithemba Labantu Primary School is a private primary school in Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 195 learners and 11 educators, about 17.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in Western Cape (124 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

School facts

School type	Private primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Specialisation	Primary Subjects
Sector	Independent (private)
Quintile	2 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	195
Educators (2025)	11
Learners per educator	17.7 (province average 13.4)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	100000467

Address and location

Street address	New Eisleben Road Cnr of Sheffield Road Philippi East 7781
Postal address	Po Box 52 Philippi East Unknown 7781
Suburb / area	Philippi
Town	Cape Town
Province	Western Cape
Education district	Metro South
Circuit	9
Municipality	City of Cape Town
Ward	19100088
Former department	Wce

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.