Buffalo Flats Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Buffalo Flats Primary School
Buffalo Flats Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the East London area of Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Buffalo City education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1157 learners were enrolled, taught by 38 educators at a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Buffalo Flats Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Buffalo Flats 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
Buffalo Flats 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, Buffalo Flats Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,157 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Buffalo Flats Primary School is situated in East London (Buffaloflats), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 84 Greenpoint Road, Buffalo Flats, East London, 5209. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Buffalo Flats Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Buffalo Flats 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 Buffalo Flats 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
84 Greenpoint Road, Buffalo Flats, East London, 5209
East London, Eastern Cape
Phone
+27 72 665 7536Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200061
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.