Phakamisa Primary School
Mbizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East
About Phakamisa Primary School
Phakamisa Primary School functions as a independent primary school in Mbizana, Eastern Cape, falling within the Alfred Nzo East education district. The school recorded 237 learners and 13 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Phakamisa 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
Phakamisa 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, Phakamisa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 237 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Phakamisa Primary School is situated in Mbizana (Hope Street), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Mbizana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Erf 48, Mbizana, Bizana, 4800. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 182, Port Edward, 4295.
Curriculum & Academics
Phakamisa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phakamisa Primary 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 Phakamisa 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
Erf 48, Mbizana, Bizana, 4800
Mbizana, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 182, Port Edward, 4295
Phone
+27 39 251 0764Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501447
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.