Public primary school

Ezithenjini Senior Primary School

Idutywa, Eastern Cape

Ezithenjini Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 119 learners and 5 educators, about 23.8 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)	119
Educators (2025)	5
Learners per educator	23.8 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 56% of 1266 similar schools
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	`200300734`

Address and location

Street address	Ezithenjini A/A,dutywa,dutywa,5000
Postal address	P.O.Box 2389, Dutywa, Dutywa, 5000
Town	Idutywa
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Amathole East
Municipality	Mbhashe 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 Ezithenjini Senior Primary School

Is Ezithenjini Senior Primary School a public or private school?

Ezithenjini Senior Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Ezithenjini Senior 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 Ezithenjini Senior Primary School?

119 learners and 5 educators (about 23.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 56% of 1266 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Ezithenjini Senior Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 200300734.

Where is Ezithenjini Senior Primary School?

Ezithenjini A/A,dutywa,dutywa,5000. It is in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 078 506 6563.