Archie Mbolekwa Junior Primary School
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Archie Mbolekwa Junior Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Archie Mbolekwa Junior Primary School is a primary school located in Grahamstown within Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district. The 2025 school year recorded 531 learners taught by 15 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Archie Mbolekwa Junior 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, Archie Mbolekwa Junior 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
Archie Mbolekwa Junior 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, Archie Mbolekwa Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 531 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Archie Mbolekwa Junior Primary School is situated in Grahamstown (Hlalani Villa), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Makana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Sofisa Street, Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown, 6140. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 558, Grahamstown, 6140.
Curriculum & Academics
Archie Mbolekwa Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Archie Mbolekwa Junior Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Archie Mbolekwa Junior 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
Sofisa Street, Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown, 6140
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 558, Grahamstown, 6140
Phone
+27 46 940 0275Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100038
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.