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Gugulethu Primary School

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

Gugulethu 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 Gugulethu Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tsomo, Gugulethu Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

60
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Gugulethu Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Gugulethu Primary School's 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugulethu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gugulethu Primary School, 1,513 compared with 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugulethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugulethu 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 Gugulethu Primary School's 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugulethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugulethu 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 Gugulethu Primary School's 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugulethu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Gugulethu Primary School's 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugulethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugulethu 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 Gugulethu Primary School's 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugulethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugulethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gugulethu Primary School, 772 compared with 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugulethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugulethu 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 Gugulethu Primary School's 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gugulethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gugulethu 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 Gugulethu Primary School's 60, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy teaches considerably more learners than Gugulethu Primary School, 583 compared with 60, 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 Gugulethu Primary School for 2027

Gugulethu 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
Mhlahlane A/A, Tsomo, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P.o.box 88 , Tsomo, 5400
EMIS number
200300121

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gugulethu Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Gugulethu Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Gugulethu 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 Gugulethu Primary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gugulethu 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 Gugulethu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gugulethu Primary School?
Gugulethu Primary School reported 60 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Gugulethu Primary School?
No. Gugulethu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gugulethu Primary School a public or private school?
Gugulethu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gugulethu Primary School?
It is located at Mhlahlane A/A, Tsomo, Tsomo, 5400.
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