Dr Pallo Jordan Primary School
Lady Grey, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Dr Pallo Jordan Primary School
Situated in an urban part of Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, Dr Pallo Jordan Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Joe Gqabi education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1016 learners with a teaching staff of 30, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dr Pallo Jordan 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, Dr Pallo Jordan 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
Dr Pallo Jordan 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, Dr Pallo Jordan Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,016 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Dr Pallo Jordan Primary School is situated in Lady Grey (Kwezi Naledi Village), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Joe Gqabi, under the Senqu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Khwezi Naledi, Lady Grey, 9755. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 124 9755.
Curriculum & Academics
Dr Pallo Jordan Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dr Pallo Jordan 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dr Pallo Jordan 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
Khwezi Naledi, Lady Grey, 9755
Lady Grey, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 124 9755
Phone
+27 82 209 0310Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600142
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.