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Bavumile Junior Primary School

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

Bavumile Junior Primary School is a public primary school based in Matatiele. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bavumile Junior Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Matatiele, Bavumile Junior Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

606
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Bavumile Junior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Bavumile Junior Primary School's 606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavumile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavumile Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Bavumile Junior Primary School's 606; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bavumile Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bavumile Junior Primary School, 1,671 compared with 606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavumile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavumile Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bavumile Junior Primary School, 1,658 compared with 606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavumile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavumile Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bavumile Junior Primary School, 1,612 compared with 606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavumile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavumile Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Matatiele

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

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Bavumile Junior Primary School's 606; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bavumile Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Bavumile Junior Primary School's 606; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bavumile Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Bavumile Junior Primary School's 606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavumile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavumile Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Bavumile Junior Primary School's 606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavumile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavumile Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bavumile Junior Primary School, 1,206 compared with 606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bavumile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bavumile Junior 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 Bavumile Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Bavumile Junior 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
Masakala A/A, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 250, Matatiele, 4730
EMIS number
200500021

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bavumile Junior Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Bavumile Junior Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Bavumile Junior 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 Bavumile Junior Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bavumile Junior 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 Matatiele besides Bavumile Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bavumile Junior Primary School?
Bavumile Junior Primary School reported 606 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Bavumile Junior Primary School?
No. Bavumile Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bavumile Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Bavumile Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bavumile Junior Primary School?
It is located at Masakala A/A, Matatiele, Matatiele, 4730.
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