Edlelweni Public Primary School
Mlungisi, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Edlelweni Public Primary School
Registered under EMIS 200600157, Edlelweni Public Primary School serves as a public primary school in Mlungisi, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 1348 enrolled learners instructed by 34 educators, resulting in a ratio of 40:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Edlelweni Public 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, Edlelweni Public 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
Edlelweni Public 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, Edlelweni Public Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,348 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Edlelweni Public Primary School is situated in Mlungisi (Mlungisi Ext), 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 Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 591 Pambo Street, Mlungisi, Queenstown, 5320. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4769, Mlungisi, 5321.
Curriculum & Academics
Edlelweni Public Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Edlelweni Public 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 Edlelweni Public 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
591 Pambo Street, Mlungisi, Queenstown, 5320
Mlungisi, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 4769, Mlungisi, 5321
Phone
+27 45 854 9986Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600157
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.