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Gobinamba Primary School

Public primary school · Tsolo, Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Gobinamba Primary School is a public primary school in Tsolo, Qumbu. 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 Gobinamba Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tsolo, Qumbu, Gobinamba Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

185
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Gobinamba Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Gobinamba Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Gobinamba Primary School's 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobinamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobinamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gobinamba Primary School, 2,116 compared with 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobinamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobinamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Gobinamba Primary School, 1,950 compared with 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobinamba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobinamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Gobinamba Primary School's 185, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Gobinamba Primary School's 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobinamba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobinamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

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

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gobinamba Primary School, 1,690 compared with 185; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gobinamba Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,468 learners against Gobinamba Primary School's 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobinamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobinamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Gobinamba Primary School's 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobinamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobinamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,294 learners against Gobinamba Primary School's 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobinamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobinamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Gobinamba Primary School, 994 compared with 185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gobinamba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gobinamba 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 Gobinamba Primary School for 2027

Gobinamba 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
Lower Mjika A/A, Lower Mjika, 5170
Postal
P.o. Box 768 , Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
078 884 3466
EMIS number
200400210

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gobinamba 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 Gobinamba Primary School directly, on 078 884 3466, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gobinamba 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 Gobinamba Primary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gobinamba 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 Qumbu besides Gobinamba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gobinamba Primary School?
Gobinamba Primary School reported 185 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Gobinamba Primary School?
No. Gobinamba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gobinamba Primary School a public or private school?
Gobinamba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gobinamba Primary School?
You can call 078 884 3466. It is located at Lower Mjika A/A, Lower Mjika, 5170.
Related

Related schools in Qumbu

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