The Kinkaid Primary School

Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland

Independent Primary School

About The Kinkaid Primary School

Operating as a independent institution, The Kinkaid Primary School is a primary school located in Qumbu within Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district. The 2025 school year recorded 221 learners taught by 8 educators, achieving a ratio of 28:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

The Kinkaid 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

The Kinkaid 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, The Kinkaid Primary School reported a total enrollment of 221 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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

The Kinkaid Primary School is situated in Qumbu, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Umzimvubu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: North Street, Qumbu, 5180. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.

Curriculum & Academics

The Kinkaid Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary 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 The Kinkaid 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

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Address

North Street, Qumbu, 5180

Qumbu, Eastern Cape

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 221
Educators 8

Learner:Educator Ratio

28:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
Statusopen
DistrictOr Tambo Inland

EMIS Number

200400823

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.