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Bele Primary School

Public primary school · Tsolo, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

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

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

In Tsolo, Bele Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

287
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Bele Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Bele Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Bele Primary School's 287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bele Primary School, 2,116 compared with 287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Bele Primary School, 1,950 compared with 287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Bele Primary School's 287, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Bele Primary School's 287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsolo

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

  • K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,337 learners against Bele Primary School's 287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,289 learners against Bele Primary School's 287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Drc Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bele Primary School, 1,092 compared with 287, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jenca Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 809 learners against Bele Primary School's 287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tsolo High School teaches considerably more learners than Bele Primary School, 732 compared with 287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bele 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 Bele Primary School for 2027

Bele 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
Zingcuka Admin Area, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
Zingcuka A/A, P.o.box 11 Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
065 674 8593
EMIS number
200400033
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bele 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 Bele Primary School directly, on 065 674 8593, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bele 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 Bele Primary School the best school in Tsolo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bele 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 Tsolo besides Bele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsolo, including K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bele Primary School?
Bele Primary School reported 287 learners and 8 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 Bele Primary School?
No. Bele Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bele Primary School a public or private school?
Bele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bele Primary School?
You can call 065 674 8593. It is located at Zingcuka Admin Area, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170.
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