Public primary school

Lukhanyo Primary School

Amalinda, East London, Eastern Cape

Lukhanyo Primary School is a public primary school in Amalinda, 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 614 learners and 17 educators, about 36.1 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)614
Educators (2025)17
Learners per educator36.1 (province average 28)
Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 1068 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number200201061

Address and location

Street address54136 Kunene Street,amalinda,buffalo City Metro,5252
Postal address54136 Kunene Street, Amalinda, East London, 5252
Suburb / areaAmalinda
TownEast London
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtBuffalo City
MunicipalityBuffalo City Metropolitan Municipality

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 Lukhanyo Primary School

Is Lukhanyo Primary School a public or private school?

Lukhanyo Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Lukhanyo 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 Lukhanyo Primary School?

614 learners and 17 educators (about 36.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Lukhanyo Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 200201061.

Where is Lukhanyo Primary School?

54136 Kunene Street,amalinda,buffalo City Metro,5252. It is in Amalinda, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 741 0005.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.