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Amathole Basin Primary School

Public primary school · Middledrift, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Amathole Basin Primary School is a public primary school based in Middledrift. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Middledrift, Amathole Basin Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

119
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Amathole Basin Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Amathole Basin Primary School's 119; is a public combined school, a different phase than Amathole Basin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amathole Basin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Amathole Basin Primary School's 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amathole Basin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amathole Basin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Amathole Basin Primary School's 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amathole Basin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amathole Basin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Amathole Basin Primary School's 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amathole Basin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amathole Basin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Amathole Basin Primary School, 933 compared with 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amathole Basin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amathole Basin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Middledrift

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

  • Tom's Place Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 550 learners against Amathole Basin Primary School's 119, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ntabenkonyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Amathole Basin Primary School, 443 compared with 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amathole Basin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amathole Basin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdibaniso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Amathole Basin Primary School, 366 compared with 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amathole Basin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 84.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amathole Basin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • A M Tapa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Amathole Basin Primary School, 342 compared with 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amathole Basin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amathole Basin Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kama High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 240 learners against Amathole Basin Primary School's 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amathole Basin Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amathole Basin 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 Amathole Basin Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Amathole Basin Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Komkhulu Location , Amathole Basin, Middledrirft, 5685
Postal
P O Box 93, Middledrift, 5685
EMIS number
200200016
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Amathole Basin Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Amathole Basin Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Amathole Basin 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 Amathole Basin Primary School the best school in Middledrift?
No matric pass rate is on record for Amathole Basin 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 Middledrift besides Amathole Basin Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middledrift, including Tom's Place Primary School.
How big are the classes at Amathole Basin Primary School?
Amathole Basin Primary School reported 119 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Amathole Basin Primary School?
No. Amathole Basin Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Amathole Basin Primary School a public or private school?
Amathole Basin Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Amathole Basin Primary School?
It is located at Komkhulu Location , Amathole Basin, Middledrirft, 5685.
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