Overview
Khanya Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Philippi, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,221 learners and is staffed by 37 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 33:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Metro South education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 17 other primary schools in Philippi.
School fees
Khanya Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Khanya Primary School for 2027?
Khanya Primary School is a no-fee public primary school (Grades R–7) in Philippi, Portland, Western Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,221 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 021 023 0853.
Is Khanya Primary School a no-fee school?
Khanya Primary School is classified no-fee under Q2 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Philippi, Portland, Western Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Khanya Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Khanya Primary School is a Q2 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Philippi, Portland, Western Cape community in the Metro South district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Khanya Primary School, families in Western Cape apply via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Khanya Primary School. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Metro South education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Khanya Primary School
Call 021 023 0853 to confirm whether Khanya Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Khanya Primary School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Khanya Primary School is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Khanya Primary School.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Khanya Primary School for the next school year?
Khanya Primary School processes applications online via the WCED Online Admissions. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. Reach the school directly via phone 021 023 0853 to confirm openings in the Metro South district.
What documents do I need to apply at Khanya Primary School?
When applying to Khanya Primary School, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Khanya Primary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 021 023 0853.