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Gcinisizwe Primary School

Public primary school · Bizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)

In Bizana, Gcinisizwe Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Gcinisizwe Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Bizana. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

247
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gcinisizwe 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

Alfred Nzo East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo East district with Gcinisizwe Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Gcinisizwe Primary School's 247; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcinisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcinisizwe Primary School, 1,924 compared with 247; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcinisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,853 learners against Gcinisizwe Primary School's 247; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcinisizwe Primary School, 1,731 compared with 247; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcinisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,613 learners against Gcinisizwe Primary School's 247, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bizana

Zooming into Bizana, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gcinisizwe Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Gcinisizwe Primary School's 247; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcinisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcinisizwe Primary School, 1,924 compared with 247; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcinisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,853 learners against Gcinisizwe Primary School's 247; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcinisizwe Primary School, 1,731 compared with 247; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcinisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,613 learners against Gcinisizwe Primary School's 247, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Gcinisizwe Primary School for 2027

Gcinisizwe 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
Amadiba A/A , Gcinisizwe Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
Private 210653, Bizana, 4800
Telephone
072 360 6120
EMIS number
200500247

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gcinisizwe 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 Gcinisizwe Primary School directly, on 072 360 6120, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gcinisizwe 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 Gcinisizwe Primary School the best school in Bizana?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gcinisizwe 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 Bizana besides Gcinisizwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bizana, including Ad Tshayingca Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gcinisizwe Primary School?
Gcinisizwe Primary School reported 247 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Gcinisizwe Primary School?
No. Gcinisizwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gcinisizwe Primary School a public or private school?
Gcinisizwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gcinisizwe Primary School?
You can call 072 360 6120. It is located at Amadiba A/A , Gcinisizwe Location, Bizana, 4800.
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