Zwelikhanyile Junior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal
About Zwelikhanyile Junior Primary School
Zwelikhanyile Junior Primary School (EMIS: 200501439) is a public primary school situated in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape and managed by the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The 2025 academic year saw 317 enrolled learners instructed by 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Zwelikhanyile Junior Primary 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, Zwelikhanyile 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
Zwelikhanyile 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, Zwelikhanyile Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 317 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Zwelikhanyile Junior Primary School is situated in Lusikisiki, 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Gcuda Admin Area, Lusikisiki, 4820. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1085, Lusikisiki, 4820.
Curriculum & Academics
Zwelikhanyile Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Zwelikhanyile Junior Primary 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 Zwelikhanyile 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
Gcuda Admin Area, Lusikisiki, 4820
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
Postal
Private Bag X1085, Lusikisiki, 4820
Phone
+27 73 473 8677Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501439
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.