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Gqogqora Primary School

Public primary school · Tsomo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

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

Located in Tsomo, Gqogqora Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

47
Learners
2
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Gqogqora Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Gqogqora Primary School's 47; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqogqora Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqogqora Primary School, 1,513 compared with 47; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Gqogqora Primary School's 47; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Gqogqora Primary School's 47; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqogqora Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Gqogqora Primary School's 47; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsomo

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

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 833 learners against Gqogqora Primary School's 47; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqogqora Primary School, 772 compared with 47; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 707 learners against Gqogqora Primary School's 47; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Step Ahead Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 676 learners against Gqogqora Primary School's 47, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy teaches considerably more learners than Gqogqora Primary School, 583 compared with 47, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Gqogqora Primary School for 2027

Gqogqora 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
Gqogqora A/A, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P O Box 5400, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone
073 257 6648
EMIS number
200300116

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gqogqora 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 Gqogqora Primary School directly, on 073 257 6648, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gqogqora 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 Gqogqora Primary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gqogqora 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 Tsomo besides Gqogqora Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gqogqora Primary School?
Gqogqora Primary School reported 47 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Gqogqora Primary School?
No. Gqogqora Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gqogqora Primary School a public or private school?
Gqogqora Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gqogqora Primary School?
You can call 073 257 6648. It is located at Gqogqora A/A, Tsomo, 5400.
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