Thoboshana Farm School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Thoboshana Farm School
In the rural area of East London, Eastern Cape, Thoboshana Farm School operates as a public primary school within the Buffalo City education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 384 learners with a teaching staff of 11, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thoboshana Farm School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Thoboshana Farm 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
Thoboshana Farm 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, Thoboshana Farm School reported a total enrollment of 384 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Thoboshana Farm School is situated in East London (Thorn Park), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Tromps Road, Touch Farm, Thorn Park, East London, 5200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1710, East London, 5200.
Curriculum & Academics
Thoboshana Farm School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thoboshana Farm School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Thoboshana Farm 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
Tromps Road, Touch Farm, Thorn Park, East London, 5200
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1710, East London, 5200
Phone
+27 43 450 4520Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200844
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.