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Gotyibeni Primary School

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

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

Located in Tsolo, Gotyibeni Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

38
Learners
2
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Gotyibeni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Gotyibeni Primary School's 38; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gotyibeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gotyibeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gotyibeni Primary School, 2,116 compared with 38; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gotyibeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gotyibeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Gotyibeni Primary School, 1,950 compared with 38; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gotyibeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gotyibeni 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 Gotyibeni Primary School's 38, 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 Gotyibeni Primary School's 38; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gotyibeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gotyibeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsolo

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

  • K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,337 learners against Gotyibeni Primary School's 38; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gotyibeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gotyibeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,289 learners against Gotyibeni Primary School's 38; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gotyibeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gotyibeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Drc Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gotyibeni Primary School, 1,092 compared with 38, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jenca Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 809 learners against Gotyibeni Primary School's 38; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gotyibeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gotyibeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tsolo High School teaches considerably more learners than Gotyibeni Primary School, 732 compared with 38; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gotyibeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gotyibeni 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 Gotyibeni Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Gotyibeni 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
Gungululu A/A, Gotyibeni Location, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P.o.box 113, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
071 757 7090
EMIS number
200400227

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gotyibeni 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 Gotyibeni Primary School directly, on 071 757 7090, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gotyibeni 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 Gotyibeni Primary School the best school in Tsolo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gotyibeni 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 Tsolo besides Gotyibeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsolo, including K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gotyibeni Primary School?
Gotyibeni Primary School reported 38 learners and 2 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 Gotyibeni Primary School?
No. Gotyibeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gotyibeni Primary School a public or private school?
Gotyibeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gotyibeni Primary School?
You can call 071 757 7090. It is located at Gungululu A/A, Gotyibeni Location, Tsolo, 5170.
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