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Bekela Primary School

Public primary school · Bekela, Port Edward, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)

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

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Bekela Primary School is a public primary school in Bekela, Port Edward. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

142
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bekela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 East district

Here is how Bekela Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo East district.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Bekela Primary School's 142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bekela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bekela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bekela Primary School, 1,924 compared with 142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bekela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bekela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,853 learners against Bekela Primary School's 142; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bekela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bekela Primary School, 1,731 compared with 142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bekela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bekela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,613 learners against Bekela Primary School's 142, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Port Edward

Zooming into Port Edward, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bekela Primary School.

  • Gumzana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,442 learners against Bekela Primary School's 142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bekela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bekela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ebenezer Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Bekela Primary School's 142; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bekela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vulindlela Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Bekela Primary School, 993 compared with 142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bekela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bekela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Stanford Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 619 learners against Bekela Primary School's 142, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical School is noticeably bigger, teaching 448 learners against Bekela Primary School's 142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bekela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bekela 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 Bekela Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Bekela 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
Umgungundlovu A/A, Bekela Location , Bizana, 4295
Postal
P.o. Box 937, Port Edward, 4295,
Telephone
073 540 6823
EMIS number
200500024

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bekela 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 Bekela Primary School directly, on 073 540 6823, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bekela 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 Bekela Primary School the best school in Port Edward?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bekela 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 Port Edward besides Bekela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Edward, including Gumzana Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bekela Primary School?
Bekela Primary School reported 142 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Bekela Primary School?
No. Bekela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bekela Primary School a public or private school?
Bekela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bekela Primary School?
You can call 073 540 6823. It is located at Umgungundlovu A/A, Bekela Location , Bizana, 4295.
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