St Teresa's Rc Primary School
Somerset East, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About St Teresa's Rc Primary School
A public primary school serving the Somerset East community in Eastern Cape, St Teresa's Rc Primary School operates under the Sarah Baartman education district. The school recorded 789 learners and 27 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Teresa's Rc 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, St Teresa's Rc 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
St Teresa's Rc 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, St Teresa's Rc Primary School reported a total enrollment of 789 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
St Teresa's Rc Primary School is situated in Somerset East (Somerset East), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Blue Crane Route Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 48 Paulet Street, Francisvale, Somerset East, 5850. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 142 5850.
Curriculum & Academics
St Teresa's Rc Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Teresa's Rc Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Teresa's Rc 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
48 Paulet Street, Francisvale, Somerset East, 5850
Somerset East, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 142 5850
Phone
+27 42 243 2048Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100744
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.