Siyaphambili Public School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Siyaphambili Public School
Operating as a public institution, Siyaphambili Public School is a primary school located in Gqeberha within Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 655 learners taught by 18 educators, achieving a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Siyaphambili Public School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Siyaphambili Public 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
Siyaphambili Public 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, Siyaphambili Public School reported a total enrollment of 655 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Siyaphambili Public School is situated in Gqeberha (Motherwell), 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: 116 Matanzima Street, Motherwell, Gqeberha, 6211. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 63, Swartkops, 6210.
Curriculum & Academics
Siyaphambili Public School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Siyaphambili Public 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Siyaphambili Public 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
116 Matanzima Street, Motherwell, Gqeberha, 6211
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 63, Swartkops, 6210
Phone
+27 41 469 1085Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100707
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.