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Burnshill Primary School

Public primary school · Burnshill Location, Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Burnshill Primary School is a public primary school in Burnshill Location, Keiskammahoek. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Burnshill Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Burnshill Location, Keiskammahoek, Burnshill Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

41
Learners
2
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Burnshill Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Burnshill Primary School's 41; is a public combined school, a different phase than Burnshill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Burnshill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Burnshill Primary School's 41; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Burnshill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Burnshill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Burnshill Primary School's 41; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Burnshill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Burnshill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Burnshill Primary School's 41; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Burnshill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Burnshill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Burnshill Primary School, 933 compared with 41; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Burnshill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Burnshill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Keiskammahoek

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

  • Vukile Tshwete Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 855 learners against Burnshill Primary School's 41; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Burnshill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Burnshill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Matthews High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 540 learners against Burnshill Primary School's 41; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Burnshill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Burnshill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Douglas Ross Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 419 learners against Burnshill Primary School's 41, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sivuyile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Burnshill Primary School, 410 compared with 41, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • St Matthews Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Burnshill Primary School, 287 compared with 41, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Burnshill Primary School for 2027

Burnshill 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
Burnshill Location, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Postal
P O Box 112, Middledrift, 5685
Telephone
076 346 2586
EMIS number
200200069
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Burnshill 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 Burnshill Primary School directly, on 076 346 2586, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Burnshill 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 Burnshill Primary School the best school in Keiskammahoek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Burnshill 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 Keiskammahoek besides Burnshill Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Keiskammahoek, including Vukile Tshwete Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Burnshill Primary School?
Burnshill Primary School reported 41 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Burnshill Primary School?
No. Burnshill Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Burnshill Primary School a public or private school?
Burnshill Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Burnshill Primary School?
You can call 076 346 2586. It is located at Burnshill Location, Keiskammahoek, 5670.
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