Ntaba Maria Primary School
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Ntaba Maria Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ntaba Maria Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Ntaba Maria Primary 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
Ntaba Maria 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, Ntaba Maria Primary School reported a total enrollment of 729 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Ntaba Maria Primary School is situated in Grahamstown (Rhini), 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 Makana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 24 Raglan Road, Grahamstown, 6139. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 901, Grahamstown, 6140.
Curriculum & Academics
Ntaba Maria Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ntaba Maria Primary 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ntaba Maria 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
24 Raglan Road, Grahamstown, 6139
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 901, Grahamstown, 6140
Phone
+27 46 636 2937Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100593
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.