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Balura Primary School

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

Welcome to Balura Primary School, a public primary school serving Alice. 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 Balura Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Balura Primary School is a public primary school in Alice. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

30
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Balura Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 Balura Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Balura Primary School, 1,224 compared with 30; is a public combined school, a different phase than Balura Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balura Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Balura Primary School, 1,170 compared with 30; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balura Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balura Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Balura Primary School, 1,020 compared with 30; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balura Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balura Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Balura Primary School, 1,001 compared with 30; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balura Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balura Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Balura Primary School's 30; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balura Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balura Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alice

Zooming into Alice, here are 5 other schools to compare against Balura Primary School.

  • Imingcangathelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 687 learners against Balura Primary School's 30; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balura Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balura Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkwenkwezini Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 608 learners against Balura Primary School's 30; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balura Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balura Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alice Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Balura Primary School, 577 compared with 30, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jabavu High School teaches considerably more learners than Balura Primary School, 497 compared with 30; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balura Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balura Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Davidson Preparatory School teaches considerably more learners than Balura Primary School, 445 compared with 30, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Balura Primary School for 2027

Balura 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
Balura Village, Sheshegu, Alice, 5700
Postal
P O Box 160, Alice, 5700
Telephone
083 533 1210
EMIS number
200200032
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Balura 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 Balura Primary School directly, on 083 533 1210, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Balura 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 Balura Primary School the best school in Alice?
No matric pass rate is on record for Balura 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 Alice besides Balura Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at Balura Primary School?
Balura Primary School reported 30 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Balura Primary School?
No. Balura Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Balura Primary School a public or private school?
Balura Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Balura Primary School?
You can call 083 533 1210. It is located at Balura Village, Sheshegu, Alice, 5700.
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