Jolobe Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West
About Jolobe Primary School
A public institution, Jolobe Primary School functions as a primary school located in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Alfred Nzo West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 584 learners were enrolled, taught by 18 educators at a ratio of 32:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jolobe 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, Jolobe 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
Jolobe 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, Jolobe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 584 learners with a teaching staff of 18 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
Jolobe Primary School is situated in Mount Frere, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Umzimvubu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 464 Ncapai Street, Mt Frere, 5090. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 68386, Mount Frere, 5090.
Curriculum & Academics
Jolobe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jolobe 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 Jolobe 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
464 Ncapai Street, Mt Frere, 5090
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 68386, Mount Frere, 5090
Phone
+27 64 800 9553Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500339
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.