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Baphathe Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Baphathe Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Mount Frere. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Baphathe Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Mount Frere. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

18
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Baphathe Senior 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

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Baphathe Senior Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Baphathe Senior Primary School, 1,767 compared with 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baphathe Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baphathe Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Baphathe Senior Primary School, 1,742 compared with 18; is a public combined school, a different phase than Baphathe Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Baphathe Senior Primary School's 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baphathe Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baphathe Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Baphathe Senior Primary School's 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baphathe Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baphathe Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Baphathe Senior Primary School's 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baphathe Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baphathe Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Frere

Zooming into Mount Frere, here are 5 other schools to compare against Baphathe Senior Primary School.

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Baphathe Senior Primary School, 1,800 compared with 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baphathe Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baphathe Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Baphathe Senior Primary School, 1,767 compared with 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baphathe Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baphathe Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Baphathe Senior Primary School's 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baphathe Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baphathe Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Baphathe Senior Primary School, 1,527 compared with 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baphathe Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baphathe Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Baphathe Senior Primary School, 1,357 compared with 18; is a public combined school, a different phase than Baphathe Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Baphathe Senior Primary School for 2027

Baphathe 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
Osborn A/A, Tshungwana, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
Mission 5090
Telephone
082 590 7898
EMIS number
200500018

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Baphathe 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 Baphathe Senior Primary School directly, on 082 590 7898, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Baphathe Senior 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 Baphathe Senior Primary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Baphathe 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 Mount Frere besides Baphathe Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Baphathe Senior Primary School?
Baphathe Senior Primary School reported 18 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Baphathe Senior Primary School?
No. Baphathe Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Baphathe Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Baphathe Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Baphathe Senior Primary School?
You can call 082 590 7898. It is located at Osborn A/A, Tshungwana, Mount Frere, 5090.
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