Protea Primary School
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Protea Primary School
Registered under EMIS 200100636, Protea Primary School serves as a public special needs education school in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 122 enrolled learners instructed by 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 6:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Protea 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
Protea 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, Protea Primary School reported a total enrollment of 122 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 6:1, 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
Protea Primary School is situated in Port Elizabeth (Forest Hill), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Blackthorn Avenue, Forest Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6001. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 13349, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, 6013.
Curriculum & Academics
Protea Primary School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic 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 Protea 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
Blackthorn Avenue, Forest Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 13349, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, 6013
Phone
+27 41 585 6567Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100636
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.