Mandlakapheli Junior Primary School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Mandlakapheli Junior Primary School
With EMIS number 200200411, Mandlakapheli Junior Primary School is a public primary school located in Whittlesea, Eastern Cape, operating within the Amathole West district. The 2025 academic year saw 7 enrolled learners instructed by 1 educators, resulting in a ratio of 7:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mandlakapheli Junior Primary 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, Mandlakapheli 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
Mandlakapheli 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, Mandlakapheli Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 7 learners with a teaching staff of 1 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, 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
Mandlakapheli Junior Primary School is situated in Whittlesea (Whittlsea), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Amahlathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Grafton Farm, Kolomana, Whittlesea, 5360. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 322, Whittlesea, 5360.
Curriculum & Academics
Mandlakapheli Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mandlakapheli Junior Primary School was historically administered under the Ciskei education department. Ciskei was one of the former homelands with its own 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 Mandlakapheli 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
Grafton Farm, Kolomana, Whittlesea, 5360
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 322, Whittlesea, 5360
Phone
+27 72 108 3996Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200411
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.