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Balasi Primary School

Public primary school · King William's Town, Bisho, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Balasi Primary School is a public primary school in King William's Town, Bisho. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in King William's Town, Bisho, Balasi Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

233
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Balasi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Balasi Primary School, 2,355 compared with 233; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Balasi Primary School's 233; is a public combined school, a different phase than Balasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Balasi Primary School's 233; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Balasi Primary School, 1,507 compared with 233; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Balasi Primary School, 1,440 compared with 233; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Bisho

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

  • Masimanyane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Balasi Primary School, 617 compared with 233; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masihlangane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 617 learners against Balasi Primary School's 233; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tyutyu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Balasi Primary School, 361 compared with 233, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nangamso Secondary School is a similar size to Balasi Primary School, with 198 learners against 233; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 60% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Z K Matthews Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Balasi Primary School, with 169 learners against 233; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 50% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balasi 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 Balasi Primary School for 2027

Balasi 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
Balasi Location, Bisho , Bisho, 5605
Postal
P O Box 437, Bisho, 5605
Telephone
071 690 9336
EMIS number
200200029
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Balasi 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 Balasi Primary School directly, on 071 690 9336, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Balasi 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 Balasi Primary School the best school in Bisho?
No matric pass rate is on record for Balasi 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 Bisho besides Balasi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Bisho, including Masimanyane Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Balasi Primary School?
Balasi Primary School reported 233 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Balasi Primary School?
No. Balasi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Balasi Primary School a public or private school?
Balasi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Balasi Primary School?
You can call 071 690 9336. It is located at Balasi Location, Bisho , Bisho, 5605.
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