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Gcuma Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Flagstaff, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Gcuma Senior Primary School is a public primary school based in Flagstaff. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Gcuma Senior Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Flagstaff, Gcuma Senior Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

160
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gcuma Senior Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Coastal district, for comparison against Gcuma Senior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Gcuma Senior Primary School's 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcuma Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcuma Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Gcuma Senior Primary School's 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcuma Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcuma Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcuma Senior Primary School, 1,664 compared with 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcuma Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcuma Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcuma Senior Primary School, 1,657 compared with 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcuma Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcuma Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcuma Senior Primary School, 1,646 compared with 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcuma Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcuma Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Flagstaff

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

  • Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,556 learners against Gcuma Senior Primary School's 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcuma Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 87.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcuma Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thabazi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Gcuma Senior Primary School's 160; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gcuma Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcuma Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,237 learners against Gcuma Senior Primary School's 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcuma Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcuma Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Meyisi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gcuma Senior Primary School, 1,073 compared with 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcuma Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 68.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcuma Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndaliso Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,049 learners against Gcuma Senior Primary School's 160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gcuma Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gcuma Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Gcuma Senior Primary School for 2027

Because Gcuma Senior 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
Mabofu A/A, Mfundisweni, 4812
Postal
Mfundisweni, Flagstaff, 4812
Telephone
039 252 1134
EMIS number
200500248

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gcuma Senior 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 Gcuma Senior Primary School directly, on 039 252 1134, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gcuma Senior 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Gcuma Senior Primary School the best school in Flagstaff?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gcuma 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 Flagstaff besides Gcuma Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Flagstaff, including Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gcuma Senior Primary School?
Gcuma Senior Primary School reported 160 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Gcuma Senior Primary School?
No. Gcuma Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gcuma Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Gcuma Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gcuma Senior Primary School?
You can call 039 252 1134. It is located at Mabofu A/A, Mfundisweni, 4812.
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