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Catuza Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Manzana, Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Catuza Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Manzana, Engcobo. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Manzana, Engcobo, Catuza Senior Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

255
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Catuza Senior Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Catuza Senior Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Catuza Senior Primary School's 255; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Catuza Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Catuza Senior Primary School, 1,513 compared with 255; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Catuza Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Catuza Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Catuza Senior Primary School's 255; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Catuza Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Catuza Senior Primary 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 Catuza Senior Primary School's 255; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Catuza Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Catuza Senior Primary School's 255; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Catuza Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Catuza Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

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

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Catuza Senior Primary School, 1,513 compared with 255; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Catuza Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Catuza Senior Primary 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 Catuza Senior Primary School's 255; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Catuza Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Catuza Senior Primary School's 255; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Catuza Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Catuza Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,122 learners against Catuza Senior Primary School's 255; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Catuza Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 903 learners against Catuza Senior Primary School's 255, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Catuza Senior Primary School for 2027

Catuza Senior 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
Manzana Admin Area, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P.o. Box 278, Ngcobo, 5050,
Telephone
071 478 0897
EMIS number
200400070
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Catuza Senior 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 Catuza Senior Primary School directly, on 071 478 0897, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Catuza Senior 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 Catuza Senior Primary School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Catuza Senior 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 Engcobo besides Catuza Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Catuza Senior Primary School?
Catuza Senior Primary School reported 255 learners and 8 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 Catuza Senior Primary School?
No. Catuza Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Catuza Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Catuza Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Catuza Senior Primary School?
You can call 071 478 0897. It is located at Manzana Admin Area, Ngcobo, 5050.
Related

Related schools in Engcobo

A few other schools in the Manzana, Engcobo area: