Shaw Park Combined School
Bathurst, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Shaw Park Combined School
As a public combined school, Shaw Park Combined School provides education to learners in Bathurst, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sarah Baartman education district. For the 2025 academic year, 204 learners were enrolled, taught by 9 educators at a ratio of 23:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Shaw Park Combined 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, Shaw Park Combined 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
Shaw Park Combined 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, Shaw Park Combined School reported a total enrollment of 204 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Shaw Park Combined School is situated in Bathurst (Shaw Park), 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 Ndlambe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Shaw Park Farm, Bathurst, 6166. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 181, Bathurst, 6166.
Curriculum & Academics
Shaw Park Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Shaw Park Combined 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 Shaw Park Combined 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
Shaw Park Farm, Bathurst, 6166
Bathurst, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 181, Bathurst, 6166
Phone
+27 46 625 0929Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100691
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.