Msobomvu Senior Primary School
Maclear, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Msobomvu Senior Primary School
Located in Maclear within Eastern Cape, Msobomvu Senior Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Joe Gqabi education district. In 2025, the school reported 96 learners and 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Msobomvu Senior Primary School is classified as a 99 school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
As a 99 institution, Msobomvu 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
Msobomvu Senior Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Msobomvu Senior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 96 learners with a teaching staff of 4 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 Senior Primary School is situated in Maclear (Tsolo), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Joe Gqabi, under the Elundini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mbidlana Location, Tsolo, Maclear, 5170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 404, Maclear, 5480.
Curriculum & Academics
Msobomvu Senior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Msobomvu 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 state and the school buildings are owned by state.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Msobomvu 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
Mbidlana Location, Tsolo, Maclear, 5170
Maclear, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 404, Maclear, 5480
Phone
+27 71 629 8955Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400665
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.