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Qwalasela Public School
Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape
Qwalasela Public School is a public primary school in Newlands, 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 591 learners and 15 educators, about 39.4 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) | 591 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 39.4 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 8% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200724 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kwetyana Location,newlands,east London,5200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 3339, Cambridge, East London, 5203 |
| Suburb / area | Newlands |
| 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 Qwalasela Public School
Is Qwalasela Public School a public or private school?
Qwalasela Public School is a public primary school.
Does Qwalasela 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 Qwalasela Public School?
591 learners and 15 educators (about 39.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 8% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Qwalasela Public School?
Its EMIS number is 200200724.
Where is Qwalasela Public School?
Kwetyana Location,newlands,east London,5200. It is in Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 739 1026.
Schools near Qwalasela Public School
Mzonkeshe Public School
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Makunga Mvalo Primary School
Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Nxaruni Public School
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Ngwenyathi Public School
Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape 6.5 km
90.4% matric 2025St Lukes Public School
Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape 6.6 km
Mpongo Primary School
Maclean Town, East London, Eastern Cape 7.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.