Rainbow Preparatory Academy
Tsomo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East
About Rainbow Preparatory Academy
With EMIS number 200300866, Rainbow Preparatory Academy is a independent combined school located in Tsomo, Eastern Cape, operating within the Chris Hani East district. The 2025 academic year saw 583 enrolled learners instructed by 16 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Rainbow Preparatory Academy is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Rainbow Preparatory Academy is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Rainbow Preparatory Academy operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Rainbow Preparatory Academy reported a total enrollment of 583 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Rainbow Preparatory Academy is situated in Tsomo, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Intsika Yethu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Plot 18 Hartley Street., After The Anglican Church, Tsomo, 5400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 72, Tsomo, 5400.
Curriculum & Academics
Rainbow Preparatory Academy is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Rainbow Preparatory Academy 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Plot 18 Hartley Street., After The Anglican Church, Tsomo, 5400
Tsomo, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 72, Tsomo, 5400
Phone
+27 78 230 4242Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200300866
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.