Schools in Central
Nelson Mandela, Eastern Cape
Central falls within the Nelson Mandela education district of Eastern Cape. It has 14 registered schools, including 7 primary and 1 secondary. The average learner-to-educator ratio across the area is 20:1.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
Fewer learners per educator than 13% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 99% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 38% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 30% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 88% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 28% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 27% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 94% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 15% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 23% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 27% of similar schools
School data sourced from the Department of Basic Education (EMIS). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province group. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators ā actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology