St Lawrence English Medium School
Ngcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East
About St Lawrence English Medium School
With EMIS number 200601198, St Lawrence English Medium School is a independent primary school located in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape, operating within the Chris Hani East district. The 2025 academic year saw 427 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 53:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St Lawrence English Medium School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
St Lawrence English Medium School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, St Lawrence English Medium School reported a total enrollment of 427 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 53:1, 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
St Lawrence English Medium School is situated in Ngcobo (Ngcobo), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the relevant district municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Msawawa, Ngcobo, 5050. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
St Lawrence English Medium School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Lawrence English Medium School was historically administered under the Ecdoe 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Lawrence English Medium 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Msawawa, Ngcobo, 5050
Ngcobo, Eastern Cape
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200601198
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.