Public primary school
Waayplaatz Primary School
Tarkastad, Eastern Cape
Waayplaatz Primary School is a public primary school in Tarkastad, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 84 learners and 3 educators, about 28 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) | 84 |
| Educators (2025) | 3 |
| Learners per educator | 28 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 26% of 999 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200600906 |
Address and location
| Street address | Erfdeel Farm,tarkastad,5370 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 39, Tarkastad, 5370 |
| Town | Tarkastad |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Enoch Mgijima Local 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 Waayplaatz Primary School
Is Waayplaatz Primary School a public or private school?
Waayplaatz Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Waayplaatz 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 Waayplaatz Primary School?
84 learners and 3 educators (about 28 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 26% of 999 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Waayplaatz Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600906.
Where is Waayplaatz Primary School?
Erfdeel Farm,tarkastad,5370. It is in Tarkastad, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 082 299 8778.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.