Elinus Primary School
Cradock, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Elinus Primary School
Based in Cradock, Eastern Cape, Elinus Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Chris Hani West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 35 learners with a teaching staff of 2, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high 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
Elinus 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, Elinus 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
Elinus 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, Elinus Primary School reported a total enrollment of 35 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Elinus Primary School is situated in Cradock, 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 Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Elinus Farm, Cradock, 5880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 703, Cradock, 5880.
Curriculum & Academics
Elinus Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Elinus 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 Elinus 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
Elinus Farm, Cradock, 5880
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 703, Cradock, 5880
Phone
+27 83 597 2080Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600165
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.