Public primary school

Baziya Primary School

Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape

Baziya Primary School is a public primary school in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 187 learners and 8 educators, about 23.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 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 type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	2 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	187
Educators (2025)	8
Learners per educator	23.4 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 47% of 999 similar schools
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	`200400027`

Address and location

Street address	Baziya A/A,mthatha,5099
Postal address	J.S.S 5100
Suburb / area	Umtata
Town	Mthatha
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Or Tambo Inland
Municipality	King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality
Former department	Transkei

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Baziya Primary School

Is Baziya Primary School a public or private school?

Baziya Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Baziya 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 Baziya Primary School?

187 learners and 8 educators (about 23.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 47% of 999 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Baziya Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 200400027.

Where is Baziya Primary School?

Baziya A/A,mthatha,5099. It is in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 073 864 7992.

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