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Chumani Junior Primary School

Public primary school · East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Chumani Junior Primary School is a public primary school in East London. 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 Chumani Junior Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in East London, Chumani Junior Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,100
Learners
37
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Chumani Junior Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Chumani Junior Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,100; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chumani Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chumani Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Chumani Junior Primary School's 1,100; is a public combined school, a different phase than Chumani Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chumani Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Chumani Junior Primary School's 1,100; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chumani Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chumani Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Chumani Junior Primary School, with 1,507 learners against 1,100; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chumani Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chumani Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Chumani Junior Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chumani Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Chumani Junior Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,100; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chumani Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chumani Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Chumani Junior Primary School's 1,100; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chumani Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chumani Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Chumani Junior Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chumani Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Chumani Junior Primary School, with 1,396 learners against 1,100, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Chumani Junior Primary School, with 1,372 learners against 1,100, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Chumani Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Chumani 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
52932, Reeston, East London, 5247
Postal
P O Box 12564, Amalinda, 5252
EMIS number
200200999

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chumani Junior Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Chumani Junior Primary 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 Chumani Junior 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 Chumani Junior Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Chumani 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 East London besides Chumani Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Chumani Junior Primary School?
Chumani Junior Primary School reported 1,100 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Chumani Junior Primary School?
No. Chumani Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Chumani Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Chumani Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chumani Junior Primary School?
It is located at 52932, Reeston, East London, 5247.
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