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Bakaneni Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Cacadu A/A, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Bakaneni Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Cacadu A/A, Lady Frere. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Cacadu A/A, Lady Frere, Bakaneni Senior Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

144
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Bakaneni Senior Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Bakaneni Senior Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Bakaneni Senior Primary School, 1,607 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakaneni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakaneni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Bakaneni Senior Primary School, 1,410 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakaneni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakaneni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakaneni Senior Primary School, 1,349 compared with 144, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakaneni Senior Primary School, 1,348 compared with 144, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Bakaneni Senior Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakaneni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakaneni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lady Frere

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

  • Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakaneni Senior Primary School, 789 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakaneni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakaneni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lady Frere Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 744 learners against Bakaneni Senior Primary School's 144, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mount Arthur Girls High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 555 learners against Bakaneni Senior Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakaneni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 75.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakaneni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tambekile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakaneni Senior Primary School, 509 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakaneni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakaneni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cacadu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakaneni Senior Primary School, 495 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakaneni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakaneni 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 Bakaneni Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Bakaneni Senior 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
Cacadu A/A, Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410
Postal
Private Bag X1183, Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410
Telephone
060 983 6967
EMIS number
200600023
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bakaneni 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 Bakaneni Senior Primary School directly, on 060 983 6967, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bakaneni 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 Bakaneni Senior Primary School the best school in Lady Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bakaneni 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 Lady Frere besides Bakaneni Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lady Frere, including Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bakaneni Senior Primary School?
Bakaneni Senior Primary School reported 144 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Bakaneni Senior Primary School?
No. Bakaneni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bakaneni Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Bakaneni Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bakaneni Senior Primary School?
You can call 060 983 6967. It is located at Cacadu A/A, Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410.
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