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Gcobani Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Gcobani 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 247 learners and 8 educators, about 30.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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) | 247 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 30.9 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 43% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200200 |
| Exam centre number | 518032 |
Address and location
| Street address | 5102 Road,n.U. 8,mdantsane,5219 |
|---|---|
| Suburb / area | Mdantsane |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Gcobani Senior Primary School
Is Gcobani Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Gcobani Senior Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Gcobani 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 Gcobani Senior Primary School?
247 learners and 8 educators (about 30.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 43% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gcobani Senior Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200200. Its exam centre number is 518032.
Where is Gcobani Senior Primary School?
5102 Road,n.U. 8,mdantsane,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 765 5010.
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