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Hargreaves Primary Junior School

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

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

Located in Engcobo, Hargreaves Primary Junior School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

156
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Hargreaves Primary Junior School's 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hargreaves Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hargreaves Primary Junior School, 1,513 compared with 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hargreaves Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hargreaves 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 Hargreaves Primary Junior School's 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hargreaves Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hargreaves 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 Hargreaves Primary Junior School's 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hargreaves Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Hargreaves Primary Junior School's 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hargreaves Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hargreaves 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 Hargreaves Primary Junior School, 1,513 compared with 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hargreaves Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hargreaves 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 Hargreaves Primary Junior School's 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hargreaves Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Hargreaves Primary Junior School's 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hargreaves Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hargreaves 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 Hargreaves Primary Junior School's 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hargreaves Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 903 learners against Hargreaves Primary Junior School's 156, 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 Hargreaves Primary Junior School for 2027

Hargreaves 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
Lahlangubo A/A, Ku-Mndlela, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P O Box 332, Engcobo, 5050
Telephone
083 290 8702
EMIS number
200400259

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hargreaves 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 Hargreaves Primary Junior School directly, on 083 290 8702, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hargreaves 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 Hargreaves Primary Junior School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hargreaves 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 Hargreaves 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 Hargreaves Primary Junior School?
Hargreaves Primary Junior School reported 156 learners and 5 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 Hargreaves Primary Junior School?
No. Hargreaves Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Hargreaves Primary Junior School a public or private school?
Hargreaves Primary Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hargreaves Primary Junior School?
You can call 083 290 8702. It is located at Lahlangubo A/A, Ku-Mndlela, Ngcobo, 5050.
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