Hofmeyr (drc) Primary School
Hofmeyer, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Hofmeyr (drc) Primary School
With EMIS number 200600268, Hofmeyr (drc) Primary School is a public primary school located in Hofmeyer, Eastern Cape, operating within the Chris Hani West district. The 2025 academic year saw 258 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hofmeyr (drc) 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, Hofmeyr (drc) 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
Hofmeyr (drc) 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, Hofmeyr (drc) Primary School reported a total enrollment of 258 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Hofmeyr (drc) Primary School is situated in Hofmeyer (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 Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2 Molteno Road, Hofmeyr, 5930. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 54, Hofmeyr, 5930.
Curriculum & Academics
Hofmeyr (drc) Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hofmeyr (drc) 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 Hofmeyr (drc) 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
2 Molteno Road, Hofmeyr, 5930
Hofmeyer, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 54, Hofmeyr, 5930
Phone
+27 48 885 0368Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600268
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.