Thembelani Junior Primary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Thembelani Junior Primary School
Located in Mthatha within Eastern Cape, Thembelani Junior Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Or Tambo Inland education district. In 2025, the school reported 42 learners and 3 educators, resulting in a ratio of 14:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thembelani Junior 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, Thembelani Junior 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
Thembelani Junior 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, Thembelani Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 42 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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
Thembelani Junior Primary School is situated in Mthatha (Tsolo), 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 Mhlontlo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Ncambele A/A, Mthatha, Mthata, 5099. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 961 5099.
Curriculum & Academics
Thembelani Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thembelani Junior Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Thembelani Junior 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
Ncambele A/A, Mthatha, Mthata, 5099
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 961 5099
Phone
+27 73 181 7556Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200401328
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.