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E Macembe Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Lingelihle, Cradock, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

E Macembe Junior Primary School is a public primary school based in Lingelihle, Cradock. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about E Macembe Junior Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Lingelihle, Cradock, E Macembe Junior Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

831
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with E Macembe Junior Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than E Macembe Junior Primary School, 1,607 compared with 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than E Macembe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point E Macembe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than E Macembe Junior Primary School, 1,410 compared with 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than E Macembe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point E Macembe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than E Macembe Junior Primary School, 1,349 compared with 831, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than E Macembe Junior Primary School, 1,348 compared with 831, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against E Macembe Junior Primary School's 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than E Macembe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point E Macembe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cradock

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

  • Michausdal Secondary School is a similar size to E Macembe Junior Primary School, with 1,125 learners against 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than E Macembe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point E Macembe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • J A Calata Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as E Macembe Junior Primary School, at 1,120 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than E Macembe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point E Macembe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Carinus Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as E Macembe Junior Primary School, at 1,032 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Michausdal Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as E Macembe Junior Primary School, at 913 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matthew Goniwe Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to E Macembe Junior Primary School, with 902 learners against 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than E Macembe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point E Macembe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 E Macembe Junior Primary School for 2027

E Macembe Junior 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
58 Sikhulu Street, Lingelihle, Cradock, 5880
Postal
P O Box 11025, Lingelihle, Cradock, 5881
Telephone
048 881 1419
EMIS number
200600150

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at E Macembe Junior 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 E Macembe Junior Primary School directly, on 048 881 1419, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to E Macembe 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 E Macembe Junior Primary School the best school in Cradock?
No matric pass rate is on record for E Macembe 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 Cradock besides E Macembe Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cradock, including Michausdal Secondary School.
How big are the classes at E Macembe Junior Primary School?
E Macembe Junior Primary School reported 831 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 E Macembe Junior Primary School?
No. E Macembe Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is E Macembe Junior Primary School a public or private school?
E Macembe Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact E Macembe Junior Primary School?
You can call 048 881 1419. It is located at 58 Sikhulu Street, Lingelihle, Cradock, 5880.
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