J A Ncaca Public Primary School
Cradock, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About J A Ncaca Public Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
J A Ncaca Public Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, J A Ncaca Public 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
J A Ncaca Public 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, J A Ncaca Public Primary School reported a total enrollment of 679 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 49:1, 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
J A Ncaca Public Primary School is situated in Cradock (Lingelihle), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 149 Zambodla Street, Lingelihle Township, Cradock, 5880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 11015, Lingelhile, Cradock, 5880.
Curriculum & Academics
J A Ncaca Public Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
J A Ncaca Public 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at J A Ncaca Public 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
149 Zambodla Street, Lingelihle Township, Cradock, 5880
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 11015, Lingelhile, Cradock, 5880
Phone
+27 48 881 4446Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600303
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.