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Critchlow Primary School

Public primary school · Bizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Critchlow Primary School, a public primary school serving Bizana. 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 Critchlow Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Critchlow Primary School is a public primary school in Bizana. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

575
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Critchlow 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

Alfred Nzo East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo East district with Critchlow Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Critchlow Primary School's 575; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Critchlow Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Critchlow Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Critchlow Primary School, 1,924 compared with 575; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Critchlow Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Critchlow Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,853 learners against Critchlow Primary School's 575; is a public combined school, a different phase than Critchlow Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Critchlow Primary School, 1,731 compared with 575; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Critchlow Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Critchlow Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,613 learners against Critchlow Primary School's 575, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bizana

Zooming into Bizana, here are 5 other schools to compare against Critchlow Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Critchlow Primary School's 575; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Critchlow Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Critchlow Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Critchlow Primary School, 1,924 compared with 575; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Critchlow Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Critchlow Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,853 learners against Critchlow Primary School's 575; is a public combined school, a different phase than Critchlow Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Critchlow Primary School, 1,731 compared with 575; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Critchlow Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Critchlow Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,613 learners against Critchlow Primary School's 575, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Critchlow Primary School for 2027

Because Critchlow Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Amangutyana A/A, Mlomekhuba Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
Private Bag X 534, Mbizana, Mbizana, 4800
EMIS number
200500102

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Critchlow Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Critchlow 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 Critchlow 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 Critchlow Primary School the best school in Bizana?
No matric pass rate is on record for Critchlow 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 Bizana besides Critchlow Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bizana, including Ad Tshayingca Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Critchlow Primary School?
Critchlow Primary School reported 575 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Critchlow Primary School?
No. Critchlow Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Critchlow Primary School a public or private school?
Critchlow Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Critchlow Primary School?
It is located at Amangutyana A/A, Mlomekhuba Location, Bizana, 4800.
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