Joy English Medium School
Centane, Eastern Cape · Amathole East
About Joy English Medium School
In the not specified area of Centane, Eastern Cape, Joy English Medium School operates as a independent primary school within the Amathole East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 449 learners with a teaching staff of 10, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 45:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Joy English Medium 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
Joy English Medium 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, Joy English Medium School reported a total enrollment of 449 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 45:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Joy English Medium School is situated in Centane, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Mnquma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: N0.1 West Street, Kentani, 4980. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 22, Centane 4980.
Curriculum & Academics
Joy English Medium School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Joy English Medium 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
N0.1 West Street, Kentani, 4980
Centane, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 22, Centane 4980
Phone
+27 78 047 3791Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300099
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.