Nkosi Sikelele Private School

Aliwal North, Eastern Cape ยท Joe Gqabi

Independent Primary School

About Nkosi Sikelele Private School

Nkosi Sikelele Private School provides primary school education as a independent school in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape. The school is administered under the Joe Gqabi education district. In 2025, the school reported 113 learners and 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 14:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Nkosi Sikelele Private School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Nkosi Sikelele Private 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, Nkosi Sikelele Private School reported a total enrollment of 113 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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

Nkosi Sikelele Private School is situated in Aliwal North, 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 Walter Sisulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Show Grounds, Aliwal North, 9750. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 429, Aliwal North, 9750.

Curriculum & Academics

Nkosi Sikelele Private School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Nkosi Sikelele Private School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 private and the school buildings are owned by private.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nkosi Sikelele Private 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Show Grounds, Aliwal North, 9750

Aliwal North, Eastern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 429, Aliwal North, 9750

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 113
Educators 8

Learner:Educator Ratio

14:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
Statusopen
DistrictJoe Gqabi

EMIS Number

200601156

Department of Basic Education

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.