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Gungubele Primary Junior School

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

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

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

294
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Gungubele Primary Junior School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gungubele Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gungubele Primary Junior School, 1,513 compared with 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gungubele Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gungubele 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 Gungubele Primary Junior School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gungubele Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gungubele 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 Gungubele Primary Junior School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gungubele Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Gungubele Primary Junior School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gungubele Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gungubele Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ngcobo

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

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Gungubele Primary Junior School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gungubele Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Clarkebury Agricultural School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,152 learners against Gungubele Primary Junior School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gungubele Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gungubele Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Falo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gungubele Primary Junior School, 602 compared with 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gungubele Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 79.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gungubele Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 545 learners against Gungubele Primary Junior School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gungubele Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gungubele Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Lawrence English Medium School is noticeably bigger, teaching 427 learners against Gungubele Primary Junior School's 294, and is a primary 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 Gungubele Primary Junior School for 2027

Gungubele 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
Lower Makwababa, Cofimvaba, 5380
Postal
Po Box, Queenstown, 5219
Telephone
083 975 3355
EMIS number
200600234

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gungubele 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 Gungubele Primary Junior School directly, on 083 975 3355, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gungubele 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 Gungubele Primary Junior School the best school in Ngcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gungubele 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 Ngcobo besides Gungubele Primary Junior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngcobo, including Nyanga Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gungubele Primary Junior School?
Gungubele Primary Junior School reported 294 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Gungubele Primary Junior School?
No. Gungubele Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gungubele Primary Junior School a public or private school?
Gungubele Primary Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gungubele Primary Junior School?
You can call 083 975 3355. It is located at Lower Makwababa, Cofimvaba, 5380.
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