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Bulugha Primary School

Public primary school · East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bulugha Primary School, a public primary school serving East London. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bulugha Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bulugha Primary School is a public primary school in East London. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

225
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bulugha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Bulugha Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Bulugha Primary School's 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bulugha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bulugha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Bulugha Primary School, 2,087 compared with 225; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bulugha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bulugha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bulugha Primary School, 2,067 compared with 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bulugha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bulugha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Bulugha Primary School's 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bulugha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bulugha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Bulugha Primary School's 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bulugha Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bulugha Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Bulugha Primary School's 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bulugha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bulugha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bulugha Primary School, 2,067 compared with 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bulugha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bulugha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Bulugha Primary School's 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bulugha Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Bulugha Primary School's 225, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bulugha Primary School, 1,372 compared with 225, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Bulugha Primary School for 2027

Bulugha 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
Areena Caravan Park, Cintsa East, East London, 5200
Postal
P.o.box 623, East London, East London, 5200
Telephone
078 966 4571
EMIS number
200200066
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bulugha 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 Bulugha Primary School directly, on 078 966 4571, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bulugha 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 Bulugha Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bulugha 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 East London besides Bulugha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Bulugha Primary School?
Bulugha Primary School reported 225 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Bulugha Primary School?
No. Bulugha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bulugha Primary School a public or private school?
Bulugha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bulugha Primary School?
You can call 078 966 4571. It is located at Areena Caravan Park, Cintsa East, East London, 5200.
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