Maqanyeni Junior Primary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Maqanyeni Junior Primary School
In the rural area of Qumbu, Eastern Cape, Maqanyeni Junior Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Or Tambo Inland education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 26 learners with a teaching staff of 2, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 13:1. 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
Maqanyeni 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, Maqanyeni 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
Maqanyeni 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, Maqanyeni Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 26 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Maqanyeni Junior Primary School is situated in Qumbu, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Maqanyeni A\a, Qumbu, 5180. For postal correspondence, use: Maqanyeni Loc, P.o. Sulenkama, Qumbu, 5182.
Curriculum & Academics
Maqanyeni Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maqanyeni Junior Primary School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Maqanyeni 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
Maqanyeni A\a, Qumbu, 5180
Qumbu, Eastern Cape
Postal
Maqanyeni Loc, P.o. Sulenkama, Qumbu, 5182
Phone
+27 63 319 1173Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400497
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.