Myolwa Primary School

Myolwa Primary School is a public primary school in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 366 learners and 11 educators, about 33.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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 fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. 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	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	366
Educators (2025)	11
Learners per educator	33.3 (province average 28)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	200404035

Address and location

Street address	Kwanyathi A/A,lusikisiki,4820
Postal address	Po Box 321, Lusikisiki
Town	Port St Johns
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Or Tambo Coastal
Municipality	Port St Johns Local Municipality
Former department	New Education Department

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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.