C M Vellem Primary School
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About C M Vellem Primary School
Registered under EMIS 200100100, C M Vellem Primary School serves as a public primary school in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 757 enrolled learners instructed by 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
C M Vellem 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, C M Vellem 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
C M Vellem 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, C M Vellem Primary School reported a total enrollment of 757 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
C M Vellem Primary School is situated in Grahamstown (Rhini), 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: Daniels Street, Joza Location, Grahamstown, 6139. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 937, Grahamstown, 6140.
Curriculum & Academics
C M Vellem Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
C M Vellem 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 C M Vellem 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
Daniels Street, Joza Location, Grahamstown, 6139
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 937, Grahamstown, 6140
Phone
+27 46 637 1574Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100100
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.