Census 2011 data indicates that 63.6% (14 557 877) of men and 62.5% (15 686 381) of women in South African has attained primary education (StatsSA, 2015a).

References:

StatsSA. (2015a). Census 2011: A profile of education enrolment, attainment and progression in South Africa. Available from: http://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/Report-03-01-81/Report-03-01-812011.pdf