Gxulu Junior Secondary School
Libode, Eastern Cape 604 m
Public primary school
St Patrick's Junior Secondary School
Libode, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
St Patrick's Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Libode, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 041 learners and 31 educators, about 33.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 041 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 33.6 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 7% of 41 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200401031 |
Address and location
| Street address | Zitatele Loc Gxulu A/A,libode,5160 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 572, Umtata, 5100 |
| Suburb / area | Libode |
| Town | Mthatha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Nyandeni Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
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Questions about St Patrick's Junior Secondary School
Is St Patrick's Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
St Patrick's Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.
Does St Patrick's Junior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at St Patrick's Junior Secondary School?
1 041 learners and 31 educators (about 33.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 7% of 41 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St Patrick's Junior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200401031.
Where is St Patrick's Junior Secondary School?
Zitatele Loc Gxulu A/A,libode,5160. It is in Libode, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 083 770 7124.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.