Lapumilanga Junior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Lapumilanga Junior Primary School
Based in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, Lapumilanga Junior Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 134 learners with a teaching staff of 9, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 15:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high 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
Lapumilanga Junior 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, Lapumilanga Junior 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
Lapumilanga Junior 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, Lapumilanga Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 134 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Lapumilanga Junior Primary School is situated in Lusikisiki (Palmerton), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Ngquza Hill Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Zalu A/A, Palmerton, Lusikisiki, 4820. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 149606, Lusikisiki, 4820.
Curriculum & Academics
Lapumilanga Junior Primary 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 Lapumilanga Junior 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
Zalu A/A, Palmerton, Lusikisiki, 4820
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 149606, Lusikisiki, 4820
Phone
+27 71 886 0144Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501432
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.