Buffalo Metro Inner City Primary School

East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City

Public Primary School Q4

About Buffalo Metro Inner City Primary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Buffalo Metro Inner City Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.

Fee Status

Buffalo Metro Inner City Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Buffalo Metro Inner City Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Buffalo Metro Inner City Primary School reported a total enrollment of 476 learners with a teaching staff of 17 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

Buffalo Metro Inner City Primary School is situated in East London (Eureka), 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 urban.

The school's physical address is: No 1 Eureka Street, East London, 5247. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.

Curriculum & Academics

Buffalo Metro Inner City Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Buffalo Metro Inner City 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

No 1 Eureka Street, East London, 5247

East London, Eastern Cape

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 476
Educators 17

Learner:Educator Ratio

28:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ4
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictBuffalo City

EMIS Number

200200636

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.