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Bolotwa Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Queenstown, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Queenstown, Cofimvaba, Bolotwa Senior Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Bolotwa Senior Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Bolotwa Senior Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Queenstown, Cofimvaba. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

241
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bolotwa Senior 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

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Bolotwa Senior Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Bolotwa Senior Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolotwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolotwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Bolotwa Senior Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolotwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolotwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Bolotwa Senior Primary School's 241, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Bolotwa Senior Primary School's 241, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Bolotwa Senior Primary School, 1,267 compared with 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolotwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolotwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

Zooming into Cofimvaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bolotwa Senior Primary School.

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Bolotwa Senior Primary School, 1,400 compared with 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolotwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolotwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 955 learners against Bolotwa Senior Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolotwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolotwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolotwa Senior Primary School, 887 compared with 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolotwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolotwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolotwa Senior Primary School, 684 compared with 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolotwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bolotwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bolotwa Senior Primary School, 618 compared with 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bolotwa 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 Bolotwa Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Bolotwa Senior 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
Siqabeni Village, Cofimvaba, 5325
Postal
P O Box 7, Bolotwa, 5325
Telephone
063 502 1866
EMIS number
200600053
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bolotwa 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 Bolotwa Senior Primary School directly, on 063 502 1866, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bolotwa 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 Bolotwa Senior Primary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bolotwa 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 Cofimvaba besides Bolotwa Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Bolotwa Senior Primary School?
Bolotwa Senior Primary School reported 241 learners and 12 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 Bolotwa Senior Primary School?
No. Bolotwa Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bolotwa Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Bolotwa Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bolotwa Senior Primary School?
You can call 063 502 1866. It is located at Siqabeni Village, Cofimvaba, 5325.
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