Jim-jim Independent School
Ngcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East
About Jim-jim Independent School
A independent institution, Jim-jim Independent School functions as a primary school located in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Chris Hani East education district. For the 2025 academic year, 154 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 19:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Jim-jim Independent 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
Jim-jim Independent School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Jim-jim Independent School reported a total enrollment of 154 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Jim-jim Independent School is situated in Ngcobo (Ngcobo), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the relevant district municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Cochlan, Ngcobo. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Jim-jim Independent School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jim-jim Independent School was historically administered under the Ecdoe 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Jim-jim Independent 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
Cochlan, Ngcobo
Ngcobo, Eastern Cape
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200601199
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.