River Jordaan Primary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About River Jordaan Primary School
Based in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, River Jordaan Primary School is a independent primary school located in an not specified setting under the Or Tambo Inland education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 535 learners with a teaching staff of 11, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 49:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
River Jordaan 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
River Jordaan 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, River Jordaan Primary School reported a total enrollment of 535 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 49:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
River Jordaan Primary School is situated in Mthatha, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mpangelo Road, Zamakulungisa, Mthatha, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
River Jordaan Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 River Jordaan 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
Mpangelo Road, Zamakulungisa, Mthatha, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Phone
+27 79 988 2552Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400687
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.