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Public primary school
Hlathikulu Senior Primary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape
Hlathikulu Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Elliotdale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 254 learners and 4 educators, about 63.5 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 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) | 254 |
| Educators (2025) | 4 |
| Learners per educator | 63.5 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 0% of 1266 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400268 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gusi A/A,elliotdale,5070 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 54, Elliotdale, 5070 |
| Town | Elliotdale |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mbhashe Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
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Questions about Hlathikulu Senior Primary School
Is Hlathikulu Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Hlathikulu Senior Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Hlathikulu 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 Hlathikulu Senior Primary School?
254 learners and 4 educators (about 63.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 0% of 1266 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hlathikulu Senior Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400268.
Where is Hlathikulu Senior Primary School?
Gusi A/A,elliotdale,5070. It is in Elliotdale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district.
Schools near Hlathikulu Senior Primary School
Tongani Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Nobangile Senior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
82.2% matric 2025Gusi Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Melibuwa Senior Primary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 3.6 km
Qatywa Primary Junior School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Bulungula College
Kwatshezi, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
71.4% matric 2025Dyaba Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 5.4 km
Xora Mouth Junior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 5.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.