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Babheke Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Babheke Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Lusikisiki. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Babheke Senior Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Lusikisiki, Babheke Senior Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

249
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Babheke Senior Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Coastal district, for comparison against Babheke Senior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Babheke Senior Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Babheke Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Babheke Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Babheke Senior Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Babheke Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Babheke Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Babheke Senior Primary School, 1,664 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Babheke Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Babheke Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Babheke Senior Primary School, 1,657 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Babheke Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Babheke Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Babheke Senior Primary School, 1,646 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Babheke Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Babheke Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lusikisiki

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

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Babheke Senior Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Babheke Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Babheke Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khotso Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,418 learners against Babheke Senior Primary School's 249; is a public combined school, a different phase than Babheke Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ntafufu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,290 learners against Babheke Senior Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Babheke Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Babheke Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamsikwa Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,244 learners against Babheke Senior Primary School's 249; is a public combined school, a different phase than Babheke Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Babheke Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mxhume Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Babheke Senior Primary School, 1,229 compared with 249; is a public combined school, a different phase than Babheke Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Babheke Senior 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 Babheke Senior Primary School for 2027

Babheke Senior 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
Jambeni Loc, Bomvini A/A, Lusikisiki, 4820
Postal
P O Box 111 4820
Telephone
039 253 6600
EMIS number
200500008
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Babheke Senior 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 Babheke Senior Primary School directly, on 039 253 6600, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Babheke Senior 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 Babheke Senior Primary School the best school in Lusikisiki?
No matric pass rate is on record for Babheke Senior 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 Lusikisiki besides Babheke Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lusikisiki, including Toli Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Babheke Senior Primary School?
Babheke Senior Primary School reported 249 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Babheke Senior Primary School?
No. Babheke Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Babheke Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Babheke Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Babheke Senior Primary School?
You can call 039 253 6600. It is located at Jambeni Loc, Bomvini A/A, Lusikisiki, 4820.
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