George Randell Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About George Randell Primary School
As a public primary school, George Randell Primary School provides education to learners in East London, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Buffalo City education district. For the 2025 academic year, 786 learners were enrolled, taught by 38 educators at a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
George Randell Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
George Randell Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
George Randell 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, George Randell Primary School reported a total enrollment of 786 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
George Randell Primary School is situated in East London (Eastlondon), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Jan Smuts Avenue, Greenfields, East London, 5201. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 5024, Greenfields, East London, 5208.
Curriculum & Academics
George Randell Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
George Randell Primary School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at George Randell 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Jan Smuts Avenue, Greenfields, East London, 5201
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 5024, Greenfields, East London, 5208
Phone
+27 43 736 2295Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200204
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.