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Balfour Higher Primary School

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

Welcome to Balfour Higher Primary School, a public primary school serving Balfour. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Balfour Higher Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Balfour Higher Primary School is a public primary school in Balfour. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

237
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Balfour Higher Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Amathole West district

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

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Balfour Higher Primary School, 1,224 compared with 237; is a public combined school, a different phase than Balfour Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Balfour Higher Primary School, 1,170 compared with 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Balfour Higher Primary School, 1,020 compared with 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Balfour Higher Primary School, 1,001 compared with 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Balfour Higher Primary School's 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Balfour

Zooming into Balfour, here are 5 other schools to compare against Balfour Higher Primary School.

  • Vusumuzi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Balfour Higher Primary School, 1,422 compared with 237, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bonukukhanya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,099 learners against Balfour Higher Primary School's 237, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Isifisosethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 941 learners against Balfour Higher Primary School's 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Setsheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 894 learners against Balfour Higher Primary School's 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Im Manchu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Balfour Higher Primary School, 822 compared with 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 97% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Balfour Higher Primary School for 2027

Balfour Higher 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
Chris Hani Location, Balfour, 5740
Postal
P O Box 45, Balfour, 5740
Telephone
076 304 2616
EMIS number
200200030
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Balfour Higher 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 Balfour Higher Primary School directly, on 076 304 2616, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Balfour Higher Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Balfour Higher Primary School the best school in Balfour?
No matric pass rate is on record for Balfour Higher 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 Balfour besides Balfour Higher Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Balfour, including Vusumuzi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Balfour Higher Primary School?
Balfour Higher Primary School reported 237 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Balfour Higher Primary School?
No. Balfour Higher Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Balfour Higher Primary School a public or private school?
Balfour Higher Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Balfour Higher Primary School?
You can call 076 304 2616. It is located at Chris Hani Location, Balfour, 5740.
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