Step Ahead Primary School
Tsomo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East
About Step Ahead Primary School
Situated in an not specified part of Tsomo, Eastern Cape, Step Ahead Primary School functions as a independent combined school within the Chris Hani East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 676 learners with a teaching staff of 28, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 24:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Step Ahead Primary 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
Step Ahead Primary 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, Step Ahead Primary School reported a total enrollment of 676 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Step Ahead Primary School is situated in Tsomo, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Intsika Yethu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 7 Hartley Street, Tsomo, 5400. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Step Ahead Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Step Ahead 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
7 Hartley Street, Tsomo, 5400
Tsomo, Eastern Cape
Phone
+27 83 591 1218Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200601160
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.