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Gaqelo Senior Primary School

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

Welcome to Gaqelo Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Tsomo. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Gaqelo Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Gaqelo Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Tsomo. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

103
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gaqelo 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

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

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaqelo Senior Primary School, 1,527 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaqelo Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Gaqelo Senior Primary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaqelo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaqelo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Gaqelo Senior Primary School, 1,400 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaqelo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaqelo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaqelo Senior Primary School, 1,310 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaqelo Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaqelo Senior Primary School, 1,219 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaqelo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaqelo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsomo

Zooming into Tsomo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gaqelo Senior Primary School.

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaqelo Senior Primary School, 833 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaqelo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaqelo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 772 learners against Gaqelo Senior Primary School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaqelo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaqelo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaqelo Senior Primary School, 707 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaqelo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaqelo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Step Ahead Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaqelo Senior Primary School, 676 compared with 103, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 583 learners against Gaqelo Senior Primary School's 103, and is a combined 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 Gaqelo Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Gaqelo 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
Gqogqorha A/A, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P.o Box 348, Tsomo, 5400
EMIS number
200300106

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gaqelo Senior Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Gaqelo Senior Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Gaqelo 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 Gaqelo Senior Primary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gaqelo 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 Tsomo besides Gaqelo Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gaqelo Senior Primary School?
Gaqelo Senior Primary School reported 103 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Gaqelo Senior Primary School?
No. Gaqelo Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gaqelo Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Gaqelo Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gaqelo Senior Primary School?
It is located at Gqogqorha A/A, Tsomo, 5400.
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