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Gcobani Intermediate Primary School

Public combined school · Cambridge, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Gcobani Intermediate Primary School is a public combined school in Cambridge, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Gcobani Intermediate Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Cambridge, East London, Gcobani Intermediate Primary School is a public combined school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

757
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Gcobani Intermediate Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Gcobani Intermediate Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School, 2,355 compared with 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcobani Intermediate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Gcobani Intermediate Primary School's 757; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcobani Intermediate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Gcobani Intermediate Primary School's 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcobani Intermediate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School, 1,507 compared with 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcobani Intermediate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School, 1,440 compared with 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

And within East London itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School, 2,355 compared with 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcobani Intermediate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Gcobani Intermediate Primary School's 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcobani Intermediate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School, 1,440 compared with 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School, 1,396 compared with 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Gcobani Intermediate Primary School's 757; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gcobani Intermediate Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Gcobani Intermediate Primary School for 2027

Gcobani Intermediate 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
Taleni Street Cambridge Location, Cambridge, East London, 5247
Postal
Taleni Street, Cambridge, East London, 5247
EMIS number
200200199

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gcobani Intermediate Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Gcobani Intermediate 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 Gcobani Intermediate 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Gcobani Intermediate Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gcobani Intermediate 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 East London besides Gcobani Intermediate Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Gcobani Intermediate Primary School?
Gcobani Intermediate Primary School reported 757 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Gcobani Intermediate Primary School?
No. Gcobani Intermediate Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gcobani Intermediate Primary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gcobani Intermediate Primary School.
Is Gcobani Intermediate Primary School a public or private school?
Gcobani Intermediate Primary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gcobani Intermediate Primary School?
It is located at Taleni Street Cambridge Location, Cambridge, East London, 5247.
Related

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