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Emgwalana Senior Primary School

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

In Engcobo, Ngcobo, Emgwalana Senior 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 Emgwalana Senior Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Emgwalana Senior Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Engcobo, Ngcobo. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

80
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Emgwalana Senior 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

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Emgwalana Senior Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emgwalana Senior Primary School, 1,527 compared with 80; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emgwalana Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Emgwalana Senior Primary School's 80; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emgwalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emgwalana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Emgwalana Senior Primary School, 1,400 compared with 80; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emgwalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emgwalana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emgwalana Senior Primary School, 1,310 compared with 80; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emgwalana Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emgwalana Senior Primary School, 1,219 compared with 80; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emgwalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emgwalana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ngcobo

Zooming into Ngcobo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Emgwalana Senior Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emgwalana Senior Primary School, 1,527 compared with 80; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emgwalana Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Clarkebury Agricultural School teaches considerably more learners than Emgwalana Senior Primary School, 1,152 compared with 80; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emgwalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emgwalana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Falo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 602 learners against Emgwalana Senior Primary School's 80; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emgwalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 79.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emgwalana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emgwalana Senior Primary School, 545 compared with 80; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emgwalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emgwalana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Lawrence English Medium School teaches considerably more learners than Emgwalana Senior Primary School, 427 compared with 80, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Emgwalana Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Emgwalana Senior Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Emgwalana Location, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P O Box 347, Engcobo, 5050
Telephone
047 548 1121
EMIS number
200400158

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emgwalana Senior 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 Emgwalana Senior Primary School directly, on 047 548 1121, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emgwalana Senior 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 Emgwalana Senior Primary School the best school in Ngcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Emgwalana Senior 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 Ngcobo besides Emgwalana Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngcobo, including Nyanga Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Emgwalana Senior Primary School?
Emgwalana Senior Primary School reported 80 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Emgwalana Senior Primary School?
No. Emgwalana Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Emgwalana Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Emgwalana Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emgwalana Senior Primary School?
You can call 047 548 1121. It is located at Emgwalana Location, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050.
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