Ekuphumleni Primary School
Kenton On Sea, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Ekuphumleni Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ekuphumleni 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, Ekuphumleni 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
Ekuphumleni 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, Ekuphumleni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 558 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, 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
Ekuphumleni Primary School is situated in Kenton On Sea (Ekuphumleni), 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 Ndlambe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2722 Hoyi Street, Ekuphumleni Location, Kenton-on-sea, 6191. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 131, Kenton-on-sea, 6191.
Curriculum & Academics
Ekuphumleni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ekuphumleni Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ekuphumleni 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
2722 Hoyi Street, Ekuphumleni Location, Kenton-on-sea, 6191
Kenton On Sea, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 131, Kenton-on-sea, 6191
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200101046
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.