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Mzonkeshe Public School
East London, Eastern Cape
Mzonkeshe Public 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 526 learners and 13 educators, about 40.5 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) | 526 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 40.5 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 6% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200531 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mzonkeshe Location,newlands,east London,5200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 763, Newlands Location, East London, 5200 |
| 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 Mzonkeshe Public School
Is Mzonkeshe Public School a public or private school?
Mzonkeshe Public School is a public primary school.
Does Mzonkeshe 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 Mzonkeshe Public School?
526 learners and 13 educators (about 40.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 6% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mzonkeshe Public School?
Its EMIS number is 200200531.
Where is Mzonkeshe Public School?
Mzonkeshe Location,newlands,east London,5200. It is in East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 739 5021.
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Ngwenyathi Public School
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St Lukes Public School
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Sandisiwe Public School
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Qwalasela Public School
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Nontsikelelo Junior Primary School
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Khanyisa Junior Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.