Public primary school

New Generations Primary School

Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape

New Generations Primary School is a public primary school in Eastlondon, 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 1 101 learners and 28 educators, about 39.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 101
Educators (2025)28
Learners per educator39.3 (province average 28)
Fewer learners per educator than 2% of 41 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number200201039

Address and location

Street addressEmerald Street,haven Hills South,east London,5201
Postal addressPo Box 10067, Pefferville, East London, 5220
Suburb / areaEastlondon
TownEast London
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtBuffalo City
MunicipalityBuffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
Former departmentNew Education Department

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 New Generations Primary School

Is New Generations Primary School a public or private school?

New Generations Primary School is a public primary school.

Does New Generations Primary School charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.

How many learners are at New Generations Primary School?

1 101 learners and 28 educators (about 39.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 2% of 41 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of New Generations Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 200201039.

Where is New Generations Primary School?

Emerald Street,haven Hills South,east London,5201. It is in Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 745 8006.

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