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Cala Community School

Public primary school · Cala, Elliot, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Cala Community School is a public primary school based in Cala, Elliot. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Cala, Elliot, Cala Community School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

782
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Cala Community School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Cala Community School's 782; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cala Community School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cala Community School, 1,513 compared with 782; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cala Community School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cala Community School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Cala Community School's 782; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cala Community School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cala Community School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Cala Community School's 782; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cala Community School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Cala Community School's 782; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cala Community School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cala Community School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elliot

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

  • Masikhuthale Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,172 learners against Cala Community School's 782; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cala Community School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cala Community School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lundi Public Full Service School is a similar size to Cala Community School, with 920 learners against 782, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyahlangula Public Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Cala Community School, with 776 learners against 782; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cala Community School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vusukhanyo Public Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cala Community School, at 569 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cala Community School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Elliot High School teaches fewer learners than Cala Community School, 537 compared with 782; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cala Community School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cala Community School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Cala Community School for 2027

Cala Community 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
51 Kosana Street, Cala, 5455
Postal
Po Box 266, Elliot, 5455
EMIS number
200600083
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cala Community School?
No phone number or email is on record for Cala Community School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Cala Community 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 Cala Community School the best school in Elliot?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cala Community 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 Elliot besides Cala Community School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliot, including Masikhuthale Public School.
How big are the classes at Cala Community School?
Cala Community School reported 782 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Cala Community School?
No. Cala Community School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Cala Community School a public or private school?
Cala Community School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cala Community School?
It is located at 51 Kosana Street, Cala, 5455.
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