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Gqutyini Primary Junior School

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

Gqutyini Primary Junior School is a public primary school in Engcobo. 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 Gqutyini Primary Junior School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

129
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gqutyini Primary Junior 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 Gqutyini Primary Junior School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Gqutyini Primary Junior School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqutyini Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqutyini Primary Junior School, 1,513 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqutyini Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqutyini Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Gqutyini Primary Junior School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqutyini Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqutyini Primary Junior 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 Gqutyini Primary Junior School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqutyini Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Gqutyini Primary Junior School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqutyini Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqutyini Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

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

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gqutyini Primary Junior School, 1,513 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqutyini Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqutyini Primary Junior 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 Gqutyini Primary Junior School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqutyini Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Gqutyini Primary Junior School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqutyini Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gqutyini Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,122 learners against Gqutyini Primary Junior School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gqutyini Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 903 learners against Gqutyini Primary Junior School's 129, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Gqutyini Primary Junior School for 2027

Gqutyini Primary Junior 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
Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P.o Box 466, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050
Telephone
073 277 1406
EMIS number
200400233

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gqutyini Primary Junior 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 Gqutyini Primary Junior School directly, on 073 277 1406, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gqutyini Primary Junior 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 Gqutyini Primary Junior School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gqutyini Primary Junior 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 Engcobo besides Gqutyini Primary Junior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gqutyini Primary Junior School?
Gqutyini Primary Junior School reported 129 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Gqutyini Primary Junior School?
No. Gqutyini Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gqutyini Primary Junior School a public or private school?
Gqutyini Primary Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gqutyini Primary Junior School?
You can call 073 277 1406. It is located at Ngcobo, 5050.
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