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Bongolethu Full Service School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Ekupumleni, Whittlesea, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Bongolethu Full Service School is a public primary school based in Ekupumleni, Whittlesea. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Ekupumleni, Whittlesea, Bongolethu Full Service School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

762
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Bongolethu Full Service School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Bongolethu Full Service School, 1,607 compared with 762; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongolethu Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongolethu Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Bongolethu Full Service School, 1,410 compared with 762; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongolethu Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongolethu Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bongolethu Full Service School, 1,349 compared with 762, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bongolethu Full Service School, 1,348 compared with 762, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Bongolethu Full Service School's 762; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongolethu Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongolethu Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Whittlesea

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

  • Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Bongolethu Full Service School's 762; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongolethu Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongolethu Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Funda High School is a similar size to Bongolethu Full Service School, with 745 learners against 762; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongolethu Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 72.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongolethu Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Bongolethu Full Service School, with 744 learners against 762; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongolethu Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongolethu Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Umthawexhadi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bongolethu Full Service School, at 728 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Luvuyo Senior Primary School teaches fewer learners than Bongolethu Full Service School, 445 compared with 762, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Bongolethu Full Service School for 2027

Bongolethu Full Service 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
358 Zone 2, Ekuphumleni, Whittlesea, 5360
Postal
P.o.box 163, Ekuphumleni, Whittlesea, 5360
Telephone
040 841 0006
EMIS number
200600057
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bongolethu Full Service 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 Bongolethu Full Service School directly, on 040 841 0006, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bongolethu Full Service 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 Bongolethu Full Service School the best school in Whittlesea?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bongolethu Full Service 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 Whittlesea besides Bongolethu Full Service School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Whittlesea, including Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bongolethu Full Service School?
Bongolethu Full Service School reported 762 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Bongolethu Full Service School?
No. Bongolethu Full Service School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bongolethu Full Service School a public or private school?
Bongolethu Full Service School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bongolethu Full Service School?
You can call 040 841 0006. It is located at 358 Zone 2, Ekuphumleni, Whittlesea, 5360.
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