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Fobane Primary School

Public primary school · Mt Fletcher, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Fobane Primary School is a public primary school based in Mt Fletcher, Mount Fletcher. 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 Fobane Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mt Fletcher, Mount Fletcher, Fobane Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

253
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Fobane Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Fobane Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Fobane Primary School's 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fobane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fobane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Fobane Primary School's 253; is a public combined school, a different phase than Fobane Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fobane Primary School, 1,671 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fobane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fobane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fobane Primary School, 1,658 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fobane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fobane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fobane Primary School, 1,612 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fobane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fobane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Fletcher

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

  • Lehana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,476 learners against Fobane Primary School's 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fobane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fobane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ramafole Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fobane Primary School, 1,356 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fobane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fobane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ilingelethu Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fobane Primary School, 1,330 compared with 253; is a public combined school, a different phase than Fobane Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mt Fletcher Village Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,307 learners against Fobane Primary School's 253, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Luzie Drift Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 831 learners against Fobane Primary School's 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fobane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fobane 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 Fobane Primary School for 2027

Fobane 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
Mangolong A/A, Mount Fletcher, 4770
Postal
P O Box 415, Mt Fletcher, 4770
Telephone
073 282 6744
EMIS number
200500236

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fobane 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 Fobane Primary School directly, on 073 282 6744, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fobane 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 Fobane Primary School the best school in Mount Fletcher?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fobane 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 Mount Fletcher besides Fobane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Fletcher, including Lehana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fobane Primary School?
Fobane Primary School reported 253 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Fobane Primary School?
No. Fobane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Fobane Primary School a public or private school?
Fobane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fobane Primary School?
You can call 073 282 6744. It is located at Mangolong A/A, Mount Fletcher, 4770.
Related

Related schools in Mount Fletcher

A few other schools in the Mt Fletcher, Mount Fletcher area: