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Gqala Primary School

Public primary school · Tsholomnqa, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

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

Located in Tsholomnqa, East London, Gqala Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

131
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Gqala Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Gqala Primary School, 2,355 compared with 131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqala 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 Gqala Primary School's 131; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gqala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqala 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 Gqala Primary School's 131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Gqala Primary School, 1,507 compared with 131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Gqala Primary School, 1,440 compared with 131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqala 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 Gqala Primary School, 2,355 compared with 131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqala 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 Gqala Primary School's 131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Gqala Primary School, 1,440 compared with 131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqala Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqala Primary School, 1,396 compared with 131, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Gqala Primary School's 131, 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Gqala Primary School for 2027

Gqala 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
Gqala Village, Tsholomnqa, East London, 5201
Postal
P O Box 944 5200
Telephone
065 884 8498
EMIS number
200200214

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gqala 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 Gqala Primary School directly, on 065 884 8498, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gqala 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 Gqala Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gqala 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 Gqala 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 Gqala Primary School?
Gqala Primary School reported 131 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Gqala Primary School?
No. Gqala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gqala Primary School a public or private school?
Gqala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gqala Primary School?
You can call 065 884 8498. It is located at Gqala Village, Tsholomnqa, East London, 5201.
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