Zamekile Junior Primary School
Flagstaff, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Zamekile Junior Primary School
A public primary school serving the Flagstaff community in Eastern Cape, Zamekile Junior Primary School operates under the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The school recorded 1011 learners and 19 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 53:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zamekile Junior Primary 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, Zamekile Junior 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
Zamekile Junior 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, Zamekile Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,011 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 53:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Zamekile Junior Primary School is situated in Flagstaff, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Coastal education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the Ngquza Hill Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Sipaqeni Admin Area, Ngqayimbana Location, Flagstaff, 4810. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 281, Flagstaff, 4810.
Curriculum & Academics
Zamekile Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zamekile Junior Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Zamekile Junior 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
Sipaqeni Admin Area, Ngqayimbana Location, Flagstaff, 4810
Flagstaff, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 281, Flagstaff, 4810
Phone
+27 73 732 5388Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501374
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.