Oakdene Primary School
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Oakdene Primary School
Oakdene Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape. The school is administered under the Amathole West education district. In 2025, the school reported 52 learners and 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Oakdene Primary 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, Oakdene 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
Oakdene 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, Oakdene Primary School reported a total enrollment of 52 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Oakdene Primary School is situated in Fort Beaufort, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Oakdene Citrus Farm, Fort Beaufort, 5720. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 543, Fort Beaufort, 5720.
Curriculum & Academics
Oakdene Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Oakdene Primary School was historically administered under the Ciskei education department. Ciskei was one of the former homelands with its own 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 Oakdene 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
Oakdene Citrus Farm, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 543, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Phone
+27 71 762 8573Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200672
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.