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Handhaaf Primary School
Jansensdal, Kariega, Eastern Cape
Handhaaf Primary School is a public primary school in Jansensdal, Kariega, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 690 learners and 32 educators, about 21.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 690 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 21.6 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 66 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100289 |
Address and location
| Street address | Channerstraat,janssensdal,kariega,6229 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X51, Uitenhage, 6229 |
| Suburb / area | Jansensdal |
| Town | Kariega |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Sundays River Valley Local Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Handhaaf Primary School
Is Handhaaf Primary School a public or private school?
Handhaaf Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Handhaaf Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Handhaaf Primary School?
690 learners and 32 educators (about 21.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 66 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Handhaaf Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100289.
Where is Handhaaf Primary School?
Channerstraat,janssensdal,kariega,6229. It is in Jansensdal, Kariega, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 992 1423.
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