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Drc Primary School

Public primary school · Tsolo, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

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

Drc Primary School is a public primary school in Tsolo. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,092
Learners
29
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Drc Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 Inland district

Here is how Drc Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Drc Primary School, 2,172 compared with 1,092; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Drc Primary School's 1,092; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Drc Primary School's 1,092; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drc Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Drc Primary School, 1,910 compared with 1,092, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Drc Primary School, 1,870 compared with 1,092; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drc Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsolo

Zooming into Tsolo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Drc Primary School.

  • K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Drc Primary School, at 1,337 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Drc Primary School, at 1,289 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jenca Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Drc Primary School, with 809 learners against 1,092; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drc Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tsolo High School is noticeably smaller, with 732 learners against Drc Primary School's 1,092; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dilizintaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 714 learners against Drc Primary School's 1,092; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 67.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Drc Primary School for 2027

Drc 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
Tsolo Village, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
Po Box 111, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
076 994 3275
EMIS number
200401244

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Drc 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 Drc Primary School directly, on 076 994 3275, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Drc 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 Drc Primary School the best school in Tsolo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Drc 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 Tsolo besides Drc Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsolo, including K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Drc Primary School?
Drc Primary School reported 1,092 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Drc Primary School?
No. Drc Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Drc Primary School a public or private school?
Drc Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Drc Primary School?
You can call 076 994 3275. It is located at Tsolo Village, Tsolo, 5170.
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