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Makinana Public Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape
Makinana Public Primary School is a public primary school in 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 877 learners and 26 educators, about 33.7 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) | 877 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 33.7 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 27% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200405 |
Address and location
| Street address | Jwayi Street,duncan Village,east London,5201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 404 Duncan Village, East London, 5209 |
| 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 Makinana Public Primary School
Is Makinana Public Primary School a public or private school?
Makinana Public Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Makinana Public 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 Makinana Public Primary School?
877 learners and 26 educators (about 33.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 27% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Makinana Public Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200405.
Where is Makinana Public Primary School?
Jwayi Street,duncan Village,east London,5201. It is in East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 555 0006.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.