Public primary school

Shad Mashologu Junior Primary School

Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape

Shad Mashologu Junior 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 400 learners and 15 educators, about 26.7 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)400
Educators (2025)15
Learners per educator26.7 (province average 28)
Fewer learners per educator than 59% of 1068 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number200200755

Address and location

Street addressF 1943 Nu 11 A,mdantsane,east London,5219
Postal addressP O Box 209, Mdantsane, 5219
Suburb / areaMdantsane
TownEast London
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtBuffalo City
MunicipalityBuffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
Former departmentCiskei

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 Shad Mashologu Junior Primary School

Is Shad Mashologu Junior Primary School a public or private school?

Shad Mashologu Junior Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Shad Mashologu Junior 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 Shad Mashologu Junior Primary School?

400 learners and 15 educators (about 26.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 59% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Shad Mashologu Junior Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 200200755.

Where is Shad Mashologu Junior Primary School?

F 1943 Nu 11 A,mdantsane,east London,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 765 5023.

Schools near Shad Mashologu Junior Primary School

Eric Mntonga High School

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PublicHigh schoolQuintile 3No fees
69.1% matric 2025

420 learners078 638 5905

J F Mati Senior Secondary School

Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.3 km

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 3No fees
75.9% matric 2025

244 learners043 762 1032

S E K Mqhayi High School

Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.8 km

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92.0% matric 2025

314 learners084 645 7055

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.