Eland School

Upinton, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)

Independent Primary School No Fee

About Eland School

As a independent primary school, Eland School provides education to learners in Upinton, Northern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. For the 2025 academic year, 46 learners were enrolled, taught by 4 educators at a ratio of 12:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

As a institution, Eland 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

Eland 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, Eland School reported a total enrollment of 46 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, 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

Eland School is situated in Upinton, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Null local municipality. The area is classified as null.

The school's physical address is: Null. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 62 Askham, Upington.

Curriculum & Academics

Eland School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Eland 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

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Address

Null

Upinton, Northern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 62 Askham, Upington

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 46
Educators 4

Learner:Educator Ratio

12:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Location Map

Coordinates not available

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
Settingnull
Statusopen
DistrictZf Mgcawu (zfm)

EMIS Number

300041221

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.