Sihlahleni Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West
About Sihlahleni Primary School
With EMIS number 200501102, Sihlahleni Primary School is a public primary school located in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, operating within the Alfred Nzo West district. The 2025 academic year saw 208 enrolled learners instructed by 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sihlahleni Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Sihlahleni 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
Sihlahleni 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, Sihlahleni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 208 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sihlahleni Primary School is situated in Mount Frere, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Umzimvubu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Sihlahleni A/A, Mt Frere, 5090. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 349, Mt Frere, 5090.
Curriculum & Academics
Sihlahleni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sihlahleni Primary School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Sihlahleni 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
Sihlahleni A/A, Mt Frere, 5090
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 349, Mt Frere, 5090
Phone
+27 76 258 5662Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501102
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.