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Public primary school
Encotsheni Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Encotsheni Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Mdantsane, 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 520 learners and 10 educators, about 52 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 520 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 52 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 0% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200163 |
Address and location
| Street address | 4385 Nu2,mdantsane Township,mdantsane,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 68, Mdantsane Township, Mdantsane, East London, 5219 |
| Suburb / area | Mdantsane |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
Admissions
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Questions about Encotsheni Senior Primary School
Is Encotsheni Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Encotsheni Senior Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Encotsheni Senior Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
How many learners are at Encotsheni Senior Primary School?
520 learners and 10 educators (about 52 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 0% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Encotsheni Senior Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200163.
Where is Encotsheni Senior Primary School?
4385 Nu2,mdantsane Township,mdantsane,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district.
Schools near Encotsheni Senior Primary School
Ebhotwe Junior Full Service School
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Ulwazi Secondary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 284 m
98.3% matric 2025Funulwazi Senior Primary School
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Zwelihle Junior Primary School
Nu 2, East London, Eastern Cape 550 m
Mfundo Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 967 m
Vulumzi Junior Primary School
Nu 1, East London, Eastern Cape 1.0 km
David Mama Senior Secondary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.0 km
85.2% matric 2025Langelitsha Senior Primary School
Nu 3, East London, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.