Claremont Junior Primary School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Claremont Junior Primary School
Located in Whittlesea within Eastern Cape, Claremont Junior Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Chris Hani West education district. In 2025, the school reported 173 learners and 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Claremont Junior Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Claremont 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
Claremont 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, Claremont Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 173 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Claremont Junior Primary School is situated in Whittlesea, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Amahlathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Whittlesea, 5630. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 279, Whittlesea, 5360.
Curriculum & Academics
Claremont Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Claremont Junior Primary School was historically administered under the Ciskei education department. Ciskei was one of the former homelands with its own 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 Claremont 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
Whittlesea, 5630
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 279, Whittlesea, 5360
Phone
+27 81 811 4980Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600980
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.