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Esidwadweni Primary School

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

Esidwadweni Primary School is a public primary school based in Tsolo. 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 Esidwadweni Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tsolo, Esidwadweni Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

126
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Esidwadweni Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Esidwadweni Primary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esidwadweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esidwadweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esidwadweni Primary School, 2,116 compared with 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esidwadweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esidwadweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Esidwadweni Primary School, 1,950 compared with 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esidwadweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esidwadweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Esidwadweni Primary School's 126, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Esidwadweni Primary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esidwadweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esidwadweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsolo

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

  • K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,337 learners against Esidwadweni Primary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esidwadweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esidwadweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,289 learners against Esidwadweni Primary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esidwadweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esidwadweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Drc Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esidwadweni Primary School, 1,092 compared with 126, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jenca Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 809 learners against Esidwadweni Primary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esidwadweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esidwadweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tsolo High School teaches considerably more learners than Esidwadweni Primary School, 732 compared with 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esidwadweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esidwadweni 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 Esidwadweni Primary School for 2027

Esidwadweni 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
Tshisane Loc, Sidwadweni A/A, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P O Box 80, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
076 426 6537
EMIS number
200400169

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esidwadweni 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 Esidwadweni Primary School directly, on 076 426 6537, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Esidwadweni 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 Esidwadweni Primary School the best school in Tsolo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Esidwadweni 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 Esidwadweni 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 Esidwadweni Primary School?
Esidwadweni Primary School reported 126 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Esidwadweni Primary School?
No. Esidwadweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Esidwadweni Primary School a public or private school?
Esidwadweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esidwadweni Primary School?
You can call 076 426 6537. It is located at Tshisane Loc, Sidwadweni A/A, Tsolo, 5170.
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