Mhlophekazi Primary School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East
About Mhlophekazi Primary School
Situated in an rural part of Engcobo, Eastern Cape, Mhlophekazi Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Chris Hani East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 318 learners with a teaching staff of 8, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Mhlophekazi Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Mhlophekazi 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
Mhlophekazi 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, Mhlophekazi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 318 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Mhlophekazi Primary School is situated in Engcobo (Mhlopekazi), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Engcobo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mhlopekazi Admiistrative Area, Ngcobo, 5050. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 9, Clarkebury, 5024.
Curriculum & Academics
Mhlophekazi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mhlophekazi 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 Mhlophekazi 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
Mhlopekazi Admiistrative Area, Ngcobo, 5050
Engcobo, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 9, Clarkebury, 5024
Phone
+27 64 529 6445Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400597
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.