Knysna Primary School

Knysna Primary School is a public primary school in Knysna Central, 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 901 learners and 38 educators, about 23.7 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 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. 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	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	901
Educators (2025)	38
Learners per educator	23.7 (province average 30.9)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	119109279

Address and location

Street address	6 Long Street Knysna 6570
Postal address	P.O. Box 13 Knysna Unknown 6570
Suburb / area	Knysna Central
Town	Knysna
Province	Western Cape
Education district	Eden and Central Kar
Circuit	4
Municipality	Knysna
Ward	10408010
Former department	Cape Education Department(CED)

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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.