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Public primary school
Cove Ridge Primary School
Rocklyff Farm, East London, Eastern Cape
Cove Ridge Primary School is a public primary school in Rocklyff Farm, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 709 learners and 18 educators, about 39.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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) | 709 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 39.4 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 3% of 999 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200093 |
Address and location
| Street address | Rocklyff Farm,rocklyff Farm,east London,5200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 7369, East London, 5200 |
| Suburb / area | Rocklyff Farm |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Cove Ridge Primary School
Is Cove Ridge Primary School a public or private school?
Cove Ridge Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Cove Ridge 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 Cove Ridge Primary School?
709 learners and 18 educators (about 39.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 3% of 999 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Cove Ridge Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200093.
Where is Cove Ridge Primary School?
Rocklyff Farm,rocklyff Farm,east London,5200. It is in Rocklyff Farm, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 736 4007.
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77.8% matric 2025Fort Grey Public School
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Sinomonde Public School
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Umtiza High School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.