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Kwelegha Public Combined School
Woodbrook, East London, Eastern Cape
Kwelegha Public Combined School is a public primary school in Woodbrook, 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 409 learners and 14 educators, about 29.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 409 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 29.2 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 999 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200340 |
| Exam centre number | 120211 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tuba Location,kwelegha,east London,5201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 981, Tuba Location, 5201 |
| Suburb / area | Woodbrook |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan 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 Kwelegha Public Combined School
Is Kwelegha Public Combined School a public or private school?
Kwelegha Public Combined School is a public primary school.
Does Kwelegha Public Combined School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
How many learners are at Kwelegha Public Combined School?
409 learners and 14 educators (about 29.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 999 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Kwelegha Public Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 200200340. Its exam centre number is 120211.
Where is Kwelegha Public Combined School?
Tuba Location,kwelegha,east London,5201. It is in Woodbrook, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 727 5039.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.