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Gcinisizwe Primary School

Public primary school · Tabankulu, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Gcinisizwe Primary School, a public primary school serving Tabankulu. 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 Gcinisizwe Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Gcinisizwe Primary School is a public primary school in Tabankulu. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

75
Learners
4
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 West district

Here is how Gcinisizwe Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcinisizwe Primary School, 1,767 compared with 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% 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.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcinisizwe Primary School, 1,742 compared with 75; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Gcinisizwe Primary School's 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% 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.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Gcinisizwe Primary School's 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% 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.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Gcinisizwe Primary School's 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% 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.

Tabankulu

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

  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Gcinisizwe Primary School's 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% 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.
  • Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,308 learners against Gcinisizwe Primary School's 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% 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.
  • Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcinisizwe Primary School, 1,300 compared with 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.1% 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.
  • Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,283 learners against Gcinisizwe Primary School's 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.7% 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.
  • Dumezweni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcinisizwe Primary School, 1,215 compared with 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcinisizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.3% 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.
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

Because Gcinisizwe Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ntsinyane Location, Tabankulu, 5090
Postal
P O Box 38, Tabankulu, 5130
Telephone
083 984 6589
EMIS number
200500246

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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 083 984 6589, 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 Tabankulu?
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 Tabankulu besides Gcinisizwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tabankulu, including Mnceba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gcinisizwe Primary School?
Gcinisizwe Primary School reported 75 learners and 4 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 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 083 984 6589. It is located at Ntsinyane Location, Tabankulu, 5090.
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