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Public primary school
Ngweyesizwe Junior Primary School
Kentani, Eastern Cape
Ngweyesizwe Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Kentani, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 40 learners and 4 educators, about 10 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 40 |
| Educators (2025) | 4 |
| Learners per educator | 10 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 1266 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300450 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ntilini Ka Hili Location,kentani,centuli A/A,4980 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 491, Butterworth, 4980 |
| Town | Kentani |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mnquma Local Municipality |
| Former department | New 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 Ngweyesizwe Junior Primary School
Is Ngweyesizwe Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Ngweyesizwe Junior Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Ngweyesizwe Junior Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Ngweyesizwe Junior Primary School?
40 learners and 4 educators (about 10 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 1266 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ngweyesizwe Junior Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300450.
Where is Ngweyesizwe Junior Primary School?
Ntilini Ka Hili Location,kentani,centuli A/A,4980. It is in Kentani, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 072 612 1918.
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Kobonqaba Primary School
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Krazukile High School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.