Adolph Schauder Primary School
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Adolph Schauder Primary School
As a public primary school, Adolph Schauder Primary School provides education to learners in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Nelson Mandela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 576 learners were enrolled, taught by 15 educators at a ratio of 38:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Adolph Schauder Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Adolph Schauder Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Adolph Schauder Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Adolph Schauder Primary School reported a total enrollment of 576 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Adolph Schauder Primary School is situated in Port Elizabeth (Schauderville), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Gideon Road, Schauderville, Port Elizabeth, 6020. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 34359, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6059.
Curriculum & Academics
Adolph Schauder Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Adolph Schauder Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Adolph Schauder Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Gideon Road, Schauderville, Port Elizabeth, 6020
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 34359, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6059
Phone
+27 41 451 4406Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100016
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.