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Public primary school
St John's Road Junior Secondary School
Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape
St John's Road Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Eastlondon, 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 1 274 learners and 42 educators, about 30.3 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) | 1 274 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 30.3 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200814 |
Address and location
| Street address | 8 St John's Road,north End,east London,5201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 7229, East London, 5200 |
| Suburb / area | Eastlondon |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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 St John's Road Junior Secondary School
Is St John's Road Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
St John's Road Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.
Does St John's Road Junior Secondary 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 St John's Road Junior Secondary School?
1 274 learners and 42 educators (about 30.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St John's Road Junior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200814.
Where is St John's Road Junior Secondary School?
8 St John's Road,north End,east London,5201. It is in Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 722 5245.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.