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Cwaka Primary School

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

In Bizana, Cwaka Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Cwaka Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Cwaka Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Bizana. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

283
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Cwaka 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

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo East district, for comparison against Cwaka Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Cwaka Primary School's 283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cwaka Primary School, 1,924 compared with 283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwaka 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 Cwaka Primary School's 283; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cwaka Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cwaka Primary School, 1,731 compared with 283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwaka 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 Cwaka Primary School's 283, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bizana

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

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Cwaka Primary School's 283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cwaka Primary School, 1,924 compared with 283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwaka 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 Cwaka Primary School's 283; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cwaka Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cwaka Primary School, 1,731 compared with 283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwaka 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 Cwaka Primary School's 283, 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 Cwaka Primary School for 2027

Cwaka 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
Hlolweni A/A, Dangeni Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
P.o. Box 195, Bizana, 4800,
Telephone
076 823 8936
EMIS number
200500103

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cwaka 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 Cwaka Primary School directly, on 076 823 8936, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cwaka 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 Cwaka Primary School the best school in Bizana?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cwaka 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 Cwaka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bizana, including Ad Tshayingca Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Cwaka Primary School?
Cwaka Primary School reported 283 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Cwaka Primary School?
No. Cwaka Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Cwaka Primary School a public or private school?
Cwaka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cwaka Primary School?
You can call 076 823 8936. It is located at Hlolweni A/A, Dangeni Location, Bizana, 4800.
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