Mfunalwazi Public Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Mfunalwazi Public Primary School
Mfunalwazi Public Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in East London, Eastern Cape, under the Buffalo City education district. The school recorded 136 learners and 4 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mfunalwazi Public 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, Mfunalwazi Public 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
Mfunalwazi Public 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, Mfunalwazi Public Primary School reported a total enrollment of 136 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mfunalwazi Public Primary School is situated in East London (Kidds Beach), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mpintsho Location, Village 5, Kidds Beach, 5264. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 954, East London, 5264.
Curriculum & Academics
Mfunalwazi Public Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mfunalwazi Public Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Mfunalwazi Public 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
Mpintsho Location, Village 5, Kidds Beach, 5264
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 954, East London, 5264
Phone
+27 71 811 2319Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200469
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.