Mtunzi Tsolekile Public School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Mtunzi Tsolekile Public School
Based in East London, Eastern Cape, Mtunzi Tsolekile Public School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Buffalo City education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 174 learners with a teaching staff of 6, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high 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
Mtunzi Tsolekile Public 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, Mtunzi Tsolekile Public 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
Mtunzi Tsolekile Public 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, Mtunzi Tsolekile Public School reported a total enrollment of 174 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Mtunzi Tsolekile Public School is situated in East London (Kwelerha), 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: Zozo Location, Kwelera East London, East London, 5200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 885, East London, 5200.
Curriculum & Academics
Mtunzi Tsolekile Public School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mtunzi Tsolekile Public 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 Mtunzi Tsolekile Public 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
Zozo Location, Kwelera East London, East London, 5200
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 885, East London, 5200
Phone
+27 83 945 3061Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200512
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.