Mlakalaka Primary School
Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Mlakalaka Primary School
With EMIS number 200200484, Mlakalaka Primary School is a public primary school located in Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape, operating within the Buffalo City district. The 2025 academic year saw 111 enrolled learners instructed by 4 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mlakalaka 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, Mlakalaka 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
Mlakalaka 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, Mlakalaka Primary School reported a total enrollment of 111 learners with a teaching staff of 4 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
Mlakalaka Primary School is situated in Zwelitsha (King William's Town), 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: Mlakalaka Location, King Williams Town, 5600. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 91, Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, 5600.
Curriculum & Academics
Mlakalaka Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mlakalaka Primary School was historically administered under the Ciskei education department. Ciskei was one of the former homelands with its own 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 Mlakalaka 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
Mlakalaka Location, King Williams Town, 5600
Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 91, Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, 5600
Phone
+27 82 518 7474Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200484
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.