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Engcobo Primary School

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

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

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

551
Learners
18
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Engcobo Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Engcobo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Engcobo Primary School's 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Engcobo Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Engcobo Primary School, 1,513 compared with 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Engcobo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Engcobo 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 Engcobo Primary School's 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Engcobo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Engcobo 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 Engcobo Primary School's 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Engcobo Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Engcobo Primary School's 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Engcobo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Engcobo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

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

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Engcobo Primary School, 1,513 compared with 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Engcobo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Engcobo 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 Engcobo Primary School's 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Engcobo Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Engcobo Primary School's 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Engcobo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Engcobo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,122 learners against Engcobo Primary School's 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Engcobo Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 903 learners against Engcobo Primary School's 551, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Engcobo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Engcobo 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
Engcobo Pre &Primary School, No 24 Market Street, Engcobo, 5050
Postal
Engcobo Pre&Primary School, P.o. Box 174, Engcobo, 5050
Telephone
073 363 8731
EMIS number
200400168

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Engcobo 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 Engcobo Primary School directly, on 073 363 8731, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Engcobo 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 Engcobo Primary School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Engcobo 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 Engcobo besides Engcobo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Engcobo Primary School?
Engcobo Primary School reported 551 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Engcobo Primary School?
No. Engcobo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Engcobo Primary School a public or private school?
Engcobo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Engcobo Primary School?
You can call 073 363 8731. It is located at Engcobo Pre &Primary School, No 24 Market Street, Engcobo, 5050.
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