Kuyga Public Junior Secondary School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Kuyga Public Junior Secondary School
In the urban area of Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, Kuyga Public Junior Secondary School operates as a public primary school within the Nelson Mandela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 821 learners with a teaching staff of 22, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kuyga Public Junior Secondary 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, Kuyga Public Junior Secondary 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
Kuyga Public Junior Secondary 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, Kuyga Public Junior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 821 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Kuyga Public Junior Secondary School is situated in Gqeberha (Kuyga Township), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Nkanjeni Drive, Kuyga Township, Gqeberha, 6390. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 214, Port Elizabeth.
Curriculum & Academics
Kuyga Public Junior Secondary 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 government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kuyga Public Junior Secondary 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
Nkanjeni Drive, Kuyga Township, Gqeberha, 6390
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 214, Port Elizabeth
Phone
+27 41 476 0704Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100986
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.