Colchester (ucc)primary School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Colchester (ucc)primary School
Colchester (ucc)primary School is a public primary school located in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The school recorded 91 learners and 4 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Colchester (ucc)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, Colchester (ucc)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
Colchester (ucc)primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Colchester (ucc)primary School reported a total enrollment of 91 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Colchester (ucc)primary School is situated in Gqeberha (Colchester), 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 Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Leeu Street, Colchester, Gqeberha, 6001. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 165, Colchester, 6175.
Curriculum & Academics
Colchester (ucc)primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Colchester (ucc)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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Colchester (ucc)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
Leeu Street, Colchester, Gqeberha, 6001
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 165, Colchester, 6175
Phone
+27 73 614 9014Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100126
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.