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Public primary school
W M Ranuga Senior Primary School
Tsolo, Eastern Cape
W M Ranuga Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Tsolo, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 60 learners and 3 educators, about 20 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 60 |
| Educators (2025) | 3 |
| Learners per educator | 20 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 62% of 999 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200401138 |
Address and location
| Street address | Faraday Location,tsolo,5170 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 327, Tsolo, 5170 |
| Town | Tsolo |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | Elundini Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
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Questions about W M Ranuga Senior Primary School
Is W M Ranuga Senior Primary School a public or private school?
W M Ranuga Senior Primary School is a public primary school.
Does W M Ranuga Senior Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
How many learners are at W M Ranuga Senior Primary School?
60 learners and 3 educators (about 20 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 62% of 999 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of W M Ranuga Senior Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200401138.
Where is W M Ranuga Senior Primary School?
Faraday Location,tsolo,5170. It is in Tsolo, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 079 138 5122.
Schools near W M Ranuga Senior Primary School
Hobe Senior Primary School
Tsolo, St Cuthberts, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Mpoza Junior Secondary School
Tsolo, St Cuthberts, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Gengancwazi Senior Primary School
Tsolo, Maclear, Eastern Cape 6.6 km
Lututu Junior Secondary School
Tsolo, Ugie, Eastern Cape 6.6 km
Madumelwano Primary School
Tsolo, Eastern Cape 6.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.