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St Lukes Public School
Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape
St Lukes Public 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 515 learners and 15 educators, about 34.3 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) | 515 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 34.3 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200815 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gwiqi Location,newlands,east London,5200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1697, East London, East London, 5200 |
| Suburb / area | Eastlondon |
| 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 St Lukes Public School
Is St Lukes Public School a public or private school?
St Lukes Public School is a public primary school.
Does St Lukes 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 St Lukes Public School?
515 learners and 15 educators (about 34.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St Lukes Public School?
Its EMIS number is 200200815.
Where is St Lukes Public School?
Gwiqi Location,newlands,east London,5200. It is in Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 289 0998.
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