Jiliza Primary School
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West
About Jiliza Primary School
Jiliza Primary School (EMIS 200500335) serves the Tabankulu community as a public primary school in Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 502 learners taught by 16 educators, achieving a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jiliza 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, Jiliza 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
Jiliza 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, Jiliza Primary School reported a total enrollment of 502 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Jiliza Primary School is situated in Tabankulu (Tabankulu), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Ntabankulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Ndakeni Location, Tabankulu, 5090. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 461, Tabankulu, 5130.
Curriculum & Academics
Jiliza Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jiliza Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Jiliza 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
Ndakeni Location, Tabankulu, 5090
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 461, Tabankulu, 5130
Phone
+27 73 540 5810Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500335
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.