Sophumelela Junior Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Sophumelela Junior Primary School
Sophumelela Junior Primary School (EMIS: 200201038) is a public primary school situated in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape and managed by the Amathole West education district. The 2025 academic year saw 186 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 23:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sophumelela Junior 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, Sophumelela Junior 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
Sophumelela Junior 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, Sophumelela Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 186 learners with a teaching staff of 8 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
Sophumelela Junior Primary School is situated in King Williams Town (Keiskammahoek), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Amahlathi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Sophumelela Location, Sophumelela, King Williams Town, 5600. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 11 Sophumelela, Keiskammahoek, 5670.
Curriculum & Academics
Sophumelela Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sophumelela Junior Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Sophumelela Junior 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
Sophumelela Location, Sophumelela, King Williams Town, 5600
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 11 Sophumelela, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200201038
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.