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Buxton Primary School

Public primary school · Balfour, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

In Balfour, Buxton 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 Buxton Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Buxton Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Balfour. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

41
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Buxton 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

Amathole West district

Here is how Buxton Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

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

Balfour

Zooming into Balfour, here are 5 other schools to compare against Buxton Primary School.

  • Vusumuzi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buxton Primary School, 1,422 compared with 41, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bonukukhanya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,099 learners against Buxton Primary School's 41, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Isifisosethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 941 learners against Buxton Primary School's 41; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buxton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buxton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Setsheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 894 learners against Buxton Primary School's 41; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buxton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buxton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Im Manchu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buxton Primary School, 822 compared with 41; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buxton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 97% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buxton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Buxton Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Buxton 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
Buxton Farm, Balfour, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Postal
P O Box 16 5740
Telephone
083 210 7903
EMIS number
200200071
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buxton 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 Buxton Primary School directly, on 083 210 7903, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buxton 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 Buxton Primary School the best school in Balfour?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buxton 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 Balfour besides Buxton Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Balfour, including Vusumuzi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Buxton Primary School?
Buxton Primary School reported 41 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Buxton Primary School?
No. Buxton Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Buxton Primary School a public or private school?
Buxton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buxton Primary School?
You can call 083 210 7903. It is located at Buxton Farm, Balfour, Fort Beaufort, 5720.
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