Amos Mlungwana Primary School
Cala, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East
About Amos Mlungwana Primary School
Amos Mlungwana Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Cala, Eastern Cape. The school is administered under the Chris Hani East education district. In 2025, the school reported 447 learners and 12 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Amos Mlungwana Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Amos Mlungwana Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Amos Mlungwana 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, Amos Mlungwana Primary School reported a total enrollment of 447 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Amos Mlungwana Primary School is situated in Cala, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Sakhisizwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Erf 5252, Extension 15, Cala, 5455. For postal correspondence, use: P O Box594, Cala, 5455.
Curriculum & Academics
Amos Mlungwana Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Amos Mlungwana 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Erf 5252, Extension 15, Cala, 5455
Cala, Eastern Cape
Postal
P O Box594, Cala, 5455
Phone
+27 73 189 9678Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600196
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.