Nkwezana Full Service School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Nkwezana Full Service School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nkwezana Full Service 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, Nkwezana Full Service 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
Nkwezana Full Service 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, Nkwezana Full Service School reported a total enrollment of 841 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Nkwezana Full Service School is situated in East London (Sunrise On Sea), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Nkwezana, Cross Ways Spar, Sunrise On Sea, East London, 5259. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 16 Kwelera, Sunrise On Sea, East London, 5259.
Curriculum & Academics
Nkwezana Full Service School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Nkwezana Full Service 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 Nkwezana Full Service 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
Nkwezana, Cross Ways Spar, Sunrise On Sea, East London, 5259
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 16 Kwelera, Sunrise On Sea, East London, 5259
Phone
+27 43 737 0019Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200589
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.