Mqokolweni Senior Primary School
Libode, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Mqokolweni Senior Primary School
As a public school, Mqokolweni Senior Primary School provides primary school education to learners in Libode, Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The 2025 school year recorded 38 learners taught by 3 educators, achieving a ratio of 13:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mqokolweni Senior 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, Mqokolweni Senior 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
Mqokolweni Senior 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, Mqokolweni Senior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 38 learners with a teaching staff of 3 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
Mqokolweni Senior Primary School is situated in Libode, 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 Nyandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mqokolweni Sps, Libode, 5160. For postal correspondence, use: Store, Libode, 5160.
Curriculum & Academics
Mqokolweni Senior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mqokolweni Senior 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mqokolweni Senior 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
Mqokolweni Sps, Libode, 5160
Libode, Eastern Cape
Postal
Store, Libode, 5160
Phone
+27 82 813 6803Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400659
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.