Esikobeni Primary Junior School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Esikobeni Primary Junior School
Situated in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, Esikobeni Primary Junior School is a public primary school overseen by the Or Tambo Inland education district. The school recorded 83 learners and 3 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Esikobeni Primary Junior School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Esikobeni Primary Junior 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
Esikobeni Primary Junior 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, Esikobeni Primary Junior School reported a total enrollment of 83 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Esikobeni Primary Junior School is situated in Mthatha (Umtata), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Esikobeni A/A, Gubevu Location, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 52622, Mthatha, 5099.
Curriculum & Academics
Esikobeni Primary Junior School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Esikobeni Primary Junior School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Esikobeni Primary Junior 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
Esikobeni A/A, Gubevu Location, Mthatha, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 52622, Mthatha, 5099
Phone
+27 83 332 5766Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400171
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.