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Fort Beaufort Primary School

Public primary school · Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

In Fort Beaufort, Fort Beaufort Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 674 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Fort Beaufort Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Fort Beaufort Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Fort Beaufort. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

674
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Fort Beaufort Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Fort Beaufort Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Fort Beaufort Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Fort Beaufort Primary School, 1,224 compared with 674; is a public combined school, a different phase than Fort Beaufort Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Beaufort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Fort Beaufort Primary School, 1,170 compared with 674; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Beaufort Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Beaufort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Fort Beaufort Primary School, 1,020 compared with 674; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Beaufort Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Beaufort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fort Beaufort Primary School, 1,001 compared with 674; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Beaufort Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Beaufort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Fort Beaufort Primary School, at 933 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Beaufort Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Beaufort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Fort Beaufort

Zooming into Fort Beaufort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Fort Beaufort Primary School.

  • Thubalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fort Beaufort Primary School, at 801 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Beaufort Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Beaufort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton (Ucc) Full Service School is a similar size to Fort Beaufort Primary School, with 768 learners against 674; is a public combined school, a different phase than Fort Beaufort Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhululeka Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fort Beaufort Primary School, at 767 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fort Beaufort Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 62.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fort Beaufort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nqaba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fort Beaufort Primary School, at 654 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ilingelabantu Primary School is a similar size to Fort Beaufort Primary School, with 495 learners against 674, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Fort Beaufort Primary School for 2027

Fort Beaufort 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
16 Ordnance Street, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Postal
Po Box 129, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Telephone
046 645 1163
EMIS number
200100942

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort Primary School directly, on 046 645 1163, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort Primary School the best school in Fort Beaufort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort besides Fort Beaufort Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Fort Beaufort, including Thubalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fort Beaufort Primary School?
Fort Beaufort Primary School reported 674 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Fort Beaufort Primary School?
Yes, Fort Beaufort Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Fort Beaufort Primary School a public or private school?
Fort Beaufort Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fort Beaufort Primary School?
You can call 046 645 1163. It is located at 16 Ordnance Street, Fort Beaufort, 5720.
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