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Gecelo Primary School

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

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

Gecelo Primary School is a public primary school in Ndunge, Bizana. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

228
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gecelo 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

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

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Gecelo Primary School's 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gecelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gecelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gecelo Primary School, 1,924 compared with 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gecelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gecelo 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 Gecelo Primary School's 228; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gecelo Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gecelo Primary School, 1,731 compared with 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gecelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gecelo 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 Gecelo Primary School's 228, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bizana

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

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Gecelo Primary School's 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gecelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gecelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gecelo Primary School, 1,924 compared with 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gecelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gecelo 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 Gecelo Primary School's 228; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gecelo Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gecelo Primary School, 1,731 compared with 228; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gecelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gecelo 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 Gecelo Primary School's 228, 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 Gecelo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Gecelo 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
Izinini A/A, Ndunge Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
P.o. Box 105, Bizana, 4800,
Telephone
083 475 1776
EMIS number
200500252

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gecelo 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 Gecelo Primary School directly, on 083 475 1776, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gecelo 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 Gecelo Primary School the best school in Bizana?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gecelo 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 Gecelo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bizana, including Ad Tshayingca Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gecelo Primary School?
Gecelo Primary School reported 228 learners and 9 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 Gecelo Primary School?
No. Gecelo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gecelo Primary School a public or private school?
Gecelo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gecelo Primary School?
You can call 083 475 1776. It is located at Izinini A/A, Ndunge Location, Bizana, 4800.
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