Public primary school

Sijadu Primary School

Bizana, Mbizana, Eastern Cape

Sijadu Primary School is a public primary school in Bizana, Mbizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 311 learners and 9 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 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)311
Educators (2025)9
Learners per educator34.6 (province average 28)
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number200501103

Address and location

Street addressAmadiba A/A,mdatya Location,bizana,4800
Postal addressP.O. Box 210139, Bizana, Bizana, 4800
Suburb / areaBizana
TownMbizana
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtAlfred Nzo East
MunicipalityMbizana Local Municipality
Former departmentTranskei

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.

Schools near Sijadu Primary School

Mdatya Secondary School

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75.9% matric 2025

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Bekela Primary School

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PublicPrimaryQuintile 1No fees

142 learners073 540 6823

Sigidi Primary School

Bizana, Eastern Cape 4.6 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 1No fees

149 learners078 789 8661

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