Vaalbank Primary Junior School
Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Vaalbank Primary Junior School
As a public primary school, Vaalbank Primary Junior School provides education to learners in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Chris Hani West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 240 learners were enrolled, taught by 8 educators at a ratio of 30:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vaalbank Primary Junior School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Vaalbank Primary Junior 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
Vaalbank Primary Junior 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, Vaalbank Primary Junior School reported a total enrollment of 240 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Vaalbank Primary Junior School is situated in Queenstown (Lady Frere), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Emalahleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Vaalbank A/A, Cacadu, 5410. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 611, Queenstown, 5320.
Curriculum & Academics
Vaalbank Primary Junior School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vaalbank Primary Junior School was historically administered under the Transkei education department. The Transkei Department of Education was one of the former homeland education systems before South Africa's democratic transition in 1994. 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 Vaalbank Primary Junior 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
Vaalbank A/A, Cacadu, 5410
Queenstown, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 611, Queenstown, 5320
Phone
+27 78 202 6130Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600881
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.