Msobomvu Full Service School
Cookhouse, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Msobomvu Full Service School
With EMIS number 200100535, Msobomvu Full Service School is a public primary school located in Cookhouse, Eastern Cape, operating within the Sarah Baartman district. The 2025 academic year saw 519 enrolled learners instructed by 22 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Msobomvu Full Service 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, Msobomvu Full Service 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
Msobomvu Full Service 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, Msobomvu Full Service School reported a total enrollment of 519 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Msobomvu Full Service School is situated in Cookhouse (Bhongweni), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Blue Crane Route Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 136 Khala Street, Bongweni Location, Cookhouse, 5820. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7, Cookhouse, 5820.
Curriculum & Academics
Msobomvu Full Service School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Msobomvu Full Service 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 Msobomvu Full Service 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
136 Khala Street, Bongweni Location, Cookhouse, 5820
Cookhouse, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 7, Cookhouse, 5820
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100535
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.