Ntsasa Public School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Ntsasa Public School
Ntsasa Public School provides primary school education as a public school in East London, Eastern Cape. The school is administered under the Buffalo City education district. In 2025, the school reported 333 learners and 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ntsasa Public 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, Ntsasa Public 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
Ntsasa Public 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, Ntsasa Public School reported a total enrollment of 333 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Ntsasa Public School is situated in East London, 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: Zigayi Location, Needs Camp, 5201. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 723 Needs Camp, East London, 5201.
Curriculum & Academics
Ntsasa Public School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ntsasa Public 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 Ntsasa Public 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
Zigayi Location, Needs Camp, 5201
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 723 Needs Camp, East London, 5201
Phone
+27 43 764 5004Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200655
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.