Public primary school

Khanya Primary School

Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape

Khanya Primary School is a public 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 1 221 learners and 37 educators, about 33 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 221
Educators (2025)37
Learners per educator33 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 135 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number106312061

Address and location

Street addressCnr of Eisleben Rd &white Hart the Leauges Phillipi 7785
Postal addressPo Box 164 Mitchell's Plain Unknown 7784
Suburb / areaPhilippi
TownCape Town
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtMetro South
Circuit9
MunicipalityCity of Cape Town
Ward19100088
Former departmentWce

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.

Questions about Khanya Primary School

Is Khanya Primary School a public or private school?

Khanya Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Khanya Primary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.

How many learners are at Khanya Primary School?

1 221 learners and 37 educators (about 33 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 135 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Khanya Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 106312061.

Where is Khanya Primary School?

Cnr of Eisleben Rd &white Hart the Leauges Phillipi 7785. It is in Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 023 0853.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.