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Public primary school
Bubesi Primary School
Maluti, Matatiele, Eastern Cape
Bubesi Primary School is a public primary school in Maluti, Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 163 learners and 6 educators, about 27.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 163 |
| Educators (2025) | 6 |
| Learners per educator | 27.2 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 1266 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500061 |
Address and location
| Street address | Bubesi A/A,matatiele,4730 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 372, Matatiele, 4730 |
| Suburb / area | Maluti |
| Town | Matatiele |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Elundini Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
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Questions about Bubesi Primary School
Is Bubesi Primary School a public or private school?
Bubesi Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Bubesi Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Bubesi Primary School?
163 learners and 6 educators (about 27.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 1266 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bubesi Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500061.
Where is Bubesi Primary School?
Bubesi A/A,matatiele,4730. It is in Maluti, Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 082 219 1435.
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81.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.