Ashton Gontshi Primary School
Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Ashton Gontshi Primary School
Situated in Kariega, Eastern Cape, Ashton Gontshi Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Nelson Mandela education district. The school recorded 140 learners and 4 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ashton Gontshi 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, Ashton Gontshi 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
Ashton Gontshi 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, Ashton Gontshi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 140 learners with a teaching staff of 4 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
Ashton Gontshi Primary School is situated in Kariega (Kwanobuhle), 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 Sundays River Valley Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1 Mdledle Street, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4004, Kwanobuhle, 6230.
Curriculum & Academics
Ashton Gontshi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ashton Gontshi 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 Ashton Gontshi 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
1 Mdledle Street, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242
Kariega, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 4004, Kwanobuhle, 6230
Phone
+27 41 978 5065Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100042
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.