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Chabasa Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Port St Johns, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Chabasa Junior Primary School, a public primary school serving Port St Johns. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Chabasa Junior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Chabasa Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Port St Johns. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

280
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Chabasa Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Chabasa Junior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chabasa Junior Primary School, 1,788 compared with 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chabasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chabasa Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chabasa Junior Primary School, 1,734 compared with 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chabasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chabasa Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Chabasa Junior Primary School's 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chabasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chabasa Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Chabasa Junior Primary School's 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chabasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chabasa Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Chabasa Junior Primary School's 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chabasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chabasa Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Port St Johns

Zooming into Port St Johns, here are 5 other schools to compare against Chabasa Junior Primary School.

  • Sobaba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 983 learners against Chabasa Junior Primary School's 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chabasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 72.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chabasa Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Roman Catholic Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chabasa Junior Primary School, 896 compared with 280; is a public combined school, a different phase than Chabasa Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chabasa Junior Primary School, 879 compared with 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chabasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chabasa Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majali Technical Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chabasa Junior Primary School, 819 compared with 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chabasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 67.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chabasa Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Port St Johns Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 782 learners against Chabasa Junior Primary School's 280; is a public combined school, a different phase than Chabasa Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Chabasa Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Chabasa Junior 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
Swazini A/A, Port St Johns, 5120
Postal
P O Box 99, Port St John's, 5120
Telephone
079 137 3234
EMIS number
200400586

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chabasa Junior 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 Chabasa Junior Primary School directly, on 079 137 3234, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chabasa Junior 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 Chabasa Junior Primary School the best school in Port St Johns?
No matric pass rate is on record for Chabasa Junior 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 Port St Johns besides Chabasa Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port St Johns, including Sobaba Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Chabasa Junior Primary School?
Chabasa Junior Primary School reported 280 learners and 9 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 Chabasa Junior Primary School?
No. Chabasa Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Chabasa Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Chabasa Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chabasa Junior Primary School?
You can call 079 137 3234. It is located at Swazini A/A, Port St Johns, 5120.
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