Barkley East (Drc) Primary School
Barkly East, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Barkley East (Drc) Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Barkley East (Drc) 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, Barkley East (Drc) 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
Barkley East (Drc) 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, Barkley East (Drc) Primary School reported a total enrollment of 197 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Barkley East (Drc) Primary School is situated in Barkly East (Fairview), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Joe Gqabi, under the Senqu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Kerkstraat 1, Fairview, Barkly Oos, 9786. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 28, Barkly East, 9786.
Curriculum & Academics
Barkley East (Drc) Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Barkley East (Drc) 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Barkley East (Drc) 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
Kerkstraat 1, Fairview, Barkly Oos, 9786
Barkly East, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 28, Barkly East, 9786
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600030
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.