Public primary school

Nontsikelelo Junior Primary School

Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape

Nontsikelelo Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Mdantsane, 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 446 learners and 14 educators, about 31.9 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)446
Educators (2025)14
Learners per educator31.9 (province average 28)
Fewer learners per educator than 37% of 1068 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number200200626

Address and location

Street address2012 N.U. 1mdantsane,east London,5219
Postal addressP O Box 118, Mdantsane, 5219
Suburb / areaMdantsane
TownEast London
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtBuffalo City
MunicipalityBuffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
Former departmentCiskei

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 Nontsikelelo Junior Primary School

Is Nontsikelelo Junior Primary School a public or private school?

Nontsikelelo Junior Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Nontsikelelo Junior 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 Nontsikelelo Junior Primary School?

446 learners and 14 educators (about 31.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 37% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Nontsikelelo Junior Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 200200626.

Where is Nontsikelelo Junior Primary School?

2012 N.U. 1mdantsane,east London,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 083 843 9430.

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