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Cathcart (Rc) Primary School

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

Cathcart (Rc) Primary School is a public primary school in Cathcart. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Cathcart, Cathcart (Rc) Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

229
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

Here is how Cathcart (Rc) Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Cathcart (Rc) Primary School's 229; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cathcart (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathcart (Rc) 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 Cathcart (Rc) Primary School's 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cathcart (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathcart (Rc) 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 Cathcart (Rc) Primary School's 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cathcart (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathcart (Rc) 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 Cathcart (Rc) Primary School's 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cathcart (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathcart (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Cathcart (Rc) Primary School, 933 compared with 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cathcart (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathcart (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cathcart

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

  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Cathcart (Rc) Primary School's 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cathcart (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathcart (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cathcart High School teaches considerably more learners than Cathcart (Rc) Primary School, 724 compared with 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cathcart (Rc) Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathcart (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwe Senior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cathcart (Rc) Primary School, 468 compared with 229, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • D G Cossie Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cathcart (Rc) Primary School, 404 compared with 229, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Coverside Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 56 learners against Cathcart (Rc) Primary School's 229, 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 Cathcart (Rc) Primary School for 2027

Cathcart (Rc) 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
12 Azalea, Cathcart, 5310
Postal
P O Box 26, Cathcart, 5310
Telephone
045 843 1672
EMIS number
200600094

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cathcart (Rc) 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 Cathcart (Rc) Primary School directly, on 045 843 1672, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cathcart (Rc) 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 Cathcart (Rc) Primary School the best school in Cathcart?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cathcart (Rc) 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 Cathcart besides Cathcart (Rc) Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Cathcart, including Fundani High School.
How big are the classes at Cathcart (Rc) Primary School?
Cathcart (Rc) Primary School reported 229 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Cathcart (Rc) Primary School?
No. Cathcart (Rc) Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Cathcart (Rc) Primary School a public or private school?
Cathcart (Rc) Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cathcart (Rc) Primary School?
You can call 045 843 1672. It is located at 12 Azalea, Cathcart, 5310.
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