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Cwecweni Primary School

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

Cwecweni Primary School is a public primary school in Engcobo, Cofimvaba. 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 Cwecweni Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Engcobo, Cofimvaba, Cwecweni Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

103
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Cwecweni 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 Cwecweni Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Cwecweni Primary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwecweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cwecweni Primary School, 1,513 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwecweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwecweni 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 Cwecweni Primary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwecweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwecweni 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 Cwecweni Primary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwecweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Cwecweni Primary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwecweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwecweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

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

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Cwecweni Primary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwecweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwecweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cwecweni Primary School, 955 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwecweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwecweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 887 learners against Cwecweni Primary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwecweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwecweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 684 learners against Cwecweni Primary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwecweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cwecweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 618 learners against Cwecweni Primary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cwecweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Cwecweni Primary School for 2027

Because Cwecweni 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
Cwecweni A/A, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P.o. Box 80 , Cwecweni A/A, Ngcobo, 5050
Telephone
078 590 7342
EMIS number
200400093

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cwecweni 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 Cwecweni Primary School directly, on 078 590 7342, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cwecweni 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 Cwecweni Primary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cwecweni 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 Cofimvaba besides Cwecweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Cwecweni Primary School?
Cwecweni Primary School reported 103 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Cwecweni Primary School?
No. Cwecweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Cwecweni Primary School a public or private school?
Cwecweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cwecweni Primary School?
You can call 078 590 7342. It is located at Cwecweni A/A, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050.
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