Solomon Akena Primary School
Cradock, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Solomon Akena Primary School
Solomon Akena Primary School (EMIS 200600772) serves the Cradock community as a public primary school in Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 226 learners taught by 7 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. 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
Solomon Akena Primary 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, Solomon Akena 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
Solomon Akena 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, Solomon Akena Primary School reported a total enrollment of 226 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Solomon Akena Primary School is situated in Cradock (Cradock 5881), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Isikolo St, Lingelihle, Cradock, 5880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 51, Cradock, 5880.
Curriculum & Academics
Solomon Akena Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Solomon Akena Primary 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 Solomon Akena 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
Isikolo St, Lingelihle, Cradock, 5880
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 51, Cradock, 5880
Phone
+27 48 881 4536Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600772
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.