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Buffalo Flats Primary School

Public primary school · Buffaloflats, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Buffalo Flats Primary School is a public primary school based in Buffaloflats, East London. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,157 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Buffalo Flats Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Buffaloflats, East London, Buffalo Flats Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,157
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Buffalo Flats Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Buffalo Flats Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Buffalo Flats Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Flats Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Flats Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Flats Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Buffalo Flats Primary School's 1,157; is a public combined school, a different phase than Buffalo Flats Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Flats Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Buffalo Flats Primary School's 1,157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Flats Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Flats Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Buffalo Flats Primary School, with 1,507 learners against 1,157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Flats Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Flats Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Buffalo Flats Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Flats Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

And within East London itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffalo Flats Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Flats Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Flats Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Buffalo Flats Primary School's 1,157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Flats Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffalo Flats Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Buffalo Flats Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffalo Flats Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Buffalo Flats Primary School, with 1,396 learners against 1,157, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Buffalo Flats Primary School, with 1,372 learners against 1,157, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Buffalo Flats Primary School for 2027

Buffalo Flats Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
84 Greenpoint Road, Buffalo Flats, East London, 5209
Telephone
072 665 7536
EMIS number
200200061

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buffalo Flats Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Buffalo Flats Primary School directly, on 072 665 7536, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buffalo Flats Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Buffalo Flats Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buffalo Flats Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Buffalo Flats Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Buffalo Flats Primary School?
Buffalo Flats Primary School reported 1,157 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Buffalo Flats Primary School?
Yes, Buffalo Flats Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Buffalo Flats Primary School a public or private school?
Buffalo Flats Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buffalo Flats Primary School?
You can call 072 665 7536. It is located at 84 Greenpoint Road, Buffalo Flats, East London, 5209.
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