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Oceanview Primary School
Gonubie, East London, Eastern Cape
Oceanview Primary School is a public primary school in Gonubie, 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 254 learners and 13 educators, about 19.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 254 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 19.5 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 76% of 41 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200801005 |
Address and location
| Street address | Bramble Lane,gonubie,east London,5257 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 125, Gonubie, 5256 |
| Suburb / area | Gonubie |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
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 Oceanview Primary School
Is Oceanview Primary School a public or private school?
Oceanview Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Oceanview 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 Oceanview Primary School?
254 learners and 13 educators (about 19.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 76% of 41 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Oceanview Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200801005.
Where is Oceanview Primary School?
Bramble Lane,gonubie,east London,5257. It is in Gonubie, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 740 3197.
Schools near Oceanview Primary School
Gonubie Primary School
Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Gonubie Secondary School
Gonubie, East London, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
90.9% matric 2025The Study Squad Primary School
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
The Study Squad Secondary School
Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Nkwezana Full Service School
Sunrise On Sea, East London, Eastern Cape 3.6 km
Mzamowethu Public School
Gonubie West, Gonubie, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
76.7% matric 2025The Lighthouse School
Kwelera, East London, Eastern Cape 4.3 km
Vanani Farm School
Bo66 Thornvleirdmeisieshal, East London, Eastern Cape 6.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.