Tom Kasibe Primary School
Steytlerville, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Tom Kasibe Primary School
Based in Steytlerville, Eastern Cape, Tom Kasibe Primary School is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Sarah Baartman education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 63 learners with a teaching staff of 3, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate 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
Tom Kasibe 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, Tom Kasibe 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
Tom Kasibe 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, Tom Kasibe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 63 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Tom Kasibe Primary School is situated in Steytlerville (Vuyolowethu), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Main Street, Vuyolwethu, Steytlerville, 6250. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 63 6250.
Curriculum & Academics
Tom Kasibe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tom Kasibe Primary 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 Tom Kasibe 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
Main Street, Vuyolwethu, Steytlerville, 6250
Steytlerville, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 63 6250
Phone
+27 49 835 0059Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100791
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.