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Samora Machel Primary School
Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape
Samora Machel 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 1 366 learners and 39 educators, about 35 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 366 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 35 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 35% of 136 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106312703 |
| Exam centre number | 1001239 |
Address and location
| Street address | Langa Massacre Street Samora Machel Philippi 7785 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Langa Massacre Street Samora Machel Philippi 7785 |
| Suburb / area | Philippi |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100033 |
| Former department | Wce |
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 Samora Machel Primary School
Is Samora Machel Primary School a public or private school?
Samora Machel Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Samora Machel Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
How many learners are at Samora Machel Primary School?
1 366 learners and 39 educators (about 35 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 35% of 136 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Samora Machel Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 106312703. Its exam centre number is 1001239.
Where is Samora Machel Primary School?
Langa Massacre Street Samora Machel Philippi 7785. It is in Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 023 0835.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.