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Isidenge/Thembelihle Public School
Stutterheim, Eastern Cape
Isidenge/Thembelihle Public School is a public primary school in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 380 learners and 12 educators, about 31.7 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) | 380 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 31.7 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200279 |
Address and location
| Street address | Bongolethu Location,stutterheim,4930 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 36, Stutterheim, 4930 |
| Town | Stutterheim |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Amahlathi Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Isidenge/Thembelihle Public School
Is Isidenge/Thembelihle Public School a public or private school?
Isidenge/Thembelihle Public School is a public primary school.
Does Isidenge/Thembelihle Public 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 Isidenge/Thembelihle Public School?
380 learners and 12 educators (about 31.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Isidenge/Thembelihle Public School?
Its EMIS number is 200200279.
Where is Isidenge/Thembelihle Public School?
Bongolethu Location,stutterheim,4930. It is in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 066 233 0827.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.