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Diaz Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 200100167

Algoa Park, NELSON MANDELA, Eastern Cape

1,130
Learners
29:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Diaz Primary School?

Diaz Primary School is a public primary school in Algoa Park, within the NELSON MANDELA education district of the Eastern Cape. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,130 enrolled learners and 39 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Diaz Primary School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 8%

(Q5 Primary schools in Eastern Cape)

What other schools are near Diaz Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Otto Du Plessis Senior Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
959 learners 36 educators 27:1
Lower L:E ratio than 41%
Algoa Park · 0.5km away
Gelvandale Senior Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,091 learners 38 educators 29:1
Lower L:E ratio than 77%
Gelvandale · 1.1km away
Fontein Full Service School
CombinedPublicQ3
818 learners 34 educators 24:1
Lower L:E ratio than 84%
Gelvandale · 1.2km away
Happydale Special School
Special NeedsPublic
338 learners 32 educators 11:1
Lower L:E ratio than 42%
Algoa Park · 1.2km away
Young Park Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
824 learners 28 educators 29:1
Lower L:E ratio than 30%
Young Park · 1.2km away

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HEADLEY STREET,ALGOA PARK,GQEBERHA,6001

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.