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Gwala Primary School

Public primary school · Isikelo, Bizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)

Gwala Primary School is a public primary school in Isikelo, Bizana. 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 Gwala Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Isikelo, Bizana, Gwala Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

144
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo East district with Gwala Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwala Primary School, 1,933 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,924 learners against Gwala Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwala Primary School, 1,853 compared with 144; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gwala Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,731 learners against Gwala Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwala Primary School, 1,613 compared with 144, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bizana

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

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwala Primary School, 1,933 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,924 learners against Gwala Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwala Primary School, 1,853 compared with 144; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gwala Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,731 learners against Gwala Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwala Primary School, 1,613 compared with 144, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Gwala Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Gwala Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Isikelo A/A, Bizana, Mbizana, 4800
Postal
P.o. Box 210598, Bizana, Bizana, 4800,
Telephone
083 736 4017
EMIS number
200500282

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gwala 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 Gwala Primary School directly, on 083 736 4017, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gwala 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 Gwala Primary School the best school in Bizana?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gwala 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 Bizana besides Gwala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bizana, including Ad Tshayingca Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gwala Primary School?
Gwala Primary School reported 144 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Gwala Primary School?
No. Gwala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gwala Primary School a public or private school?
Gwala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gwala Primary School?
You can call 083 736 4017. It is located at Isikelo A/A, Bizana, Mbizana, 4800.
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