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Gqumahashe Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Alice, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Gqumahashe Junior Primary School is a public primary school based in Alice. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Gqumahashe Junior Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Alice, Gqumahashe Junior Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

123
Learners
4
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

Here is how Gqumahashe Junior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Gqumahashe Junior Primary School's 123; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gqumahashe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqumahashe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Gqumahashe Junior Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqumahashe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqumahashe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Gqumahashe Junior Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqumahashe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqumahashe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Gqumahashe Junior Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqumahashe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqumahashe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Gqumahashe Junior Primary School, 933 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqumahashe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqumahashe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alice

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

  • Imingcangathelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Gqumahashe Junior Primary School, 687 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqumahashe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqumahashe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkwenkwezini Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqumahashe Junior Primary School, 608 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqumahashe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqumahashe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alice Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 577 learners against Gqumahashe Junior Primary School's 123, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jabavu High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 497 learners against Gqumahashe Junior Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqumahashe Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqumahashe Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Davidson Preparatory School is noticeably bigger, teaching 445 learners against Gqumahashe Junior Primary School's 123, 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 Gqumahashe Junior Primary School for 2027

Gqumahashe Junior 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 Gqumahashe Location , Alice, Alice, 5700
Postal
P O Box 1028, Alice, 5700
Telephone
065 918 5195
EMIS number
200200217

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gqumahashe Junior 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 Gqumahashe Junior Primary School directly, on 065 918 5195, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gqumahashe Junior 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 Gqumahashe Junior Primary School the best school in Alice?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gqumahashe Junior 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 Alice besides Gqumahashe Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at Gqumahashe Junior Primary School?
Gqumahashe Junior Primary School reported 123 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Gqumahashe Junior Primary School?
No. Gqumahashe Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gqumahashe Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Gqumahashe Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gqumahashe Junior Primary School?
You can call 065 918 5195. It is located at Lower Gqumahashe Location , Alice, Alice, 5700.
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