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Public primary school
Silimela Senior Primary School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape
Silimela Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Engcobo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 186 learners and 9 educators, about 20.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 186 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 20.7 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 1266 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400999 |
Address and location
| Street address | Quluqu A/A Ntshinindeni Village,ngcobo,5050 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P. Box 2291, Idutywa, 5000 |
| Town | Engcobo |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani East |
| Municipality | Engcobo Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 Silimela Senior Primary School
Is Silimela Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Silimela Senior Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Silimela Senior Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Silimela Senior Primary School?
186 learners and 9 educators (about 20.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 1266 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Silimela Senior Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400999.
Where is Silimela Senior Primary School?
Quluqu A/A Ntshinindeni Village,ngcobo,5050. It is in Engcobo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. Phone 073 266 3934.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.