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Sandisiwe Public School
Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape
Sandisiwe 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 396 learners and 12 educators, about 33 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) | 396 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 33 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 31% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200747 |
Address and location
| Street address | Eluxolweni Location, Newlands, East London, 5201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Eluxolweni Location Newlands, East London, 5201 |
| 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 Sandisiwe Public School
Is Sandisiwe Public School a public or private school?
Sandisiwe Public School is a public primary school.
Does Sandisiwe 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 Sandisiwe Public School?
396 learners and 12 educators (about 33 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 31% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sandisiwe Public School?
Its EMIS number is 200200747.
Where is Sandisiwe Public School?
Eluxolweni Location, Newlands, East London, 5201. It is in Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 073 527 4746.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.