Vanani Farm School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Vanani Farm School
A public institution, Vanani Farm School functions as a primary school located in East London, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Buffalo City education district. For the 2025 academic year, 398 learners were enrolled, taught by 15 educators at a ratio of 27:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vanani 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, Vanani 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
Vanani 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, Vanani Farm School reported a total enrollment of 398 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Vanani Farm School is situated in East London (Bo66 Thornvleirdmeisieshal), 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: B78, Bonnock Burn F, Gonubie, 5257. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1710, East London, 5200.
Curriculum & Academics
Vanani Farm School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vanani 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 Vanani 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
B78, Bonnock Burn F, Gonubie, 5257
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1710, East London, 5200
Phone
+27 83 860 6988Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200882
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.