William Oates Primary School
Somerset East, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About William Oates Primary School
A public institution, William Oates Primary School functions as a primary school located in Somerset East, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sarah Baartman education district. For the 2025 academic year, 448 learners were enrolled, taught by 16 educators at a ratio of 28:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
William Oates 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, William Oates 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
William Oates 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, William Oates Primary School reported a total enrollment of 448 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
William Oates Primary School is situated in Somerset East (Somerset East), 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 Blue Crane Route Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 50 Paulet Street, Somerset East, 5850. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 439, Somerset East, 5850.
Curriculum & Academics
William Oates Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
William Oates Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 William Oates 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
50 Paulet Street, Somerset East, 5850
Somerset East, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 439, Somerset East, 5850
Phone
+27 42 243 2062Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100854
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.