Susannah Fourie Primary School
Despatch, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Susannah Fourie Primary School
Susannah Fourie Primary School functions as a public primary school in Despatch, Eastern Cape, falling within the Nelson Mandela education district. The school recorded 670 learners and 25 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Susannah Fourie Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Susannah Fourie 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
Susannah Fourie 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, Susannah Fourie Primary School reported a total enrollment of 670 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Susannah Fourie Primary School is situated in Despatch (Bothasrus), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Amperbo Street, Bothasrus, Heuwelkruin, 6220. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7, Despatch, 6219.
Curriculum & Academics
Susannah Fourie Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Susannah Fourie Primary School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Susannah Fourie 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
Amperbo Street, Bothasrus, Heuwelkruin, 6220
Despatch, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 7, Despatch, 6219
Phone
+27 41 933 5102Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100760
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.