Sakhisizwe Primary School

Sakhisizwe Primary School is a public primary school in Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 955 learners and 33 educators, about 28.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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)	955
Educators (2025)	33
Learners per educator	28.9 (province average 28)
EMIS number	200501466

Address and location

Street address	Mankahla Street, Mount Frere, 4735
Postal address	P O Box 174, Mount Frere, 4735
Town	Mount Ayliff
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Alfred Nzo West
Municipality	Umzimvubu Local Municipality

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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.