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Amaqwathi Primary School

Public primary school · Ntabethemba, Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Amaqwathi Primary School is a public primary school based in Ntabethemba, Queenstown. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Ntabethemba, Queenstown, Amaqwathi Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

140
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Amaqwathi Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Amaqwathi Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Amaqwathi Primary School, 1,607 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amaqwathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amaqwathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Amaqwathi Primary School, 1,410 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amaqwathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amaqwathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Amaqwathi Primary School, 1,349 compared with 140, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Amaqwathi Primary School, 1,348 compared with 140, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Amaqwathi Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amaqwathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amaqwathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

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

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Amaqwathi Primary School, 1,607 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amaqwathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amaqwathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Amaqwathi Primary School, 1,410 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amaqwathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amaqwathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Amaqwathi Primary School, 1,349 compared with 140, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Amaqwathi Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amaqwathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amaqwathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School teaches considerably more learners than Amaqwathi Primary School, 1,203 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amaqwathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amaqwathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Amaqwathi Primary School for 2027

Amaqwathi 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
Baccles Farm, Ntabethemba, 5365
Postal
P.o. Box 515, Queenstown, 5320
Telephone
072 876 5790
EMIS number
200600015

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Amaqwathi 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 Amaqwathi Primary School directly, on 072 876 5790, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Amaqwathi 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 Amaqwathi Primary School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Amaqwathi 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 Queenstown besides Amaqwathi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Amaqwathi Primary School?
Amaqwathi Primary School reported 140 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Amaqwathi Primary School?
No. Amaqwathi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Amaqwathi Primary School a public or private school?
Amaqwathi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Amaqwathi Primary School?
You can call 072 876 5790. It is located at Baccles Farm, Ntabethemba, 5365.
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