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Public primary school
Sakhile Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Sakhile Senior 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 485 learners and 14 educators, about 34.6 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) | 485 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 34.6 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200740 |
Address and location
| Street address | 151 - Nu 13,mdantsane,mdantsane,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 5102, Mdantsane, 5219 |
| Suburb / area | Mdantsane |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Sakhile Senior Primary School
Is Sakhile Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Sakhile Senior Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Sakhile Senior 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 Sakhile Senior Primary School?
485 learners and 14 educators (about 34.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sakhile Senior Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200740.
Where is Sakhile Senior Primary School?
151 - Nu 13,mdantsane,mdantsane,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 763 9576.
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