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Heckel Public School

Public primary school · Stutterheim, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

In Stutterheim, Heckel Public School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Heckel Public School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Heckel Public School is a public primary school serving families in and around Stutterheim. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

84
Learners
4
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Heckel Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Heckel Public School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Heckel Public School, 1,224 compared with 84; is a public combined school, a different phase than Heckel Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heckel Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Heckel Public School, 1,170 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heckel Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heckel Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Heckel Public School, 1,020 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heckel Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heckel Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Heckel Public School, 1,001 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heckel Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heckel Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Heckel Public School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heckel Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heckel Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Stutterheim

Zooming into Stutterheim, here are 5 other schools to compare against Heckel Public School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Heckel Public School, 1,224 compared with 84; is a public combined school, a different phase than Heckel Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heckel Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Heckel Public School, 1,001 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heckel Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heckel Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Heckel Public School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heckel Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heckel Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Stutterheim High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 790 learners against Heckel Public School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heckel Public School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heckel Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mlungisi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 568 learners against Heckel Public School's 84, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Heckel Public School for 2027

Because Heckel Public School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Heckel Village, Stutterheim, Stutterheim, 4930
Postal
P O Box 201 , Stutterheim, 4930
Telephone
083 510 3670
EMIS number
200200239

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Heckel Public 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 Heckel Public School directly, on 083 510 3670, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Heckel Public School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Heckel Public School the best school in Stutterheim?
No matric pass rate is on record for Heckel Public 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 Stutterheim besides Heckel Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Stutterheim, including Kubusie Combined School.
How big are the classes at Heckel Public School?
Heckel Public School reported 84 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Heckel Public School?
No. Heckel Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Heckel Public School a public or private school?
Heckel Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Heckel Public School?
You can call 083 510 3670. It is located at Heckel Village, Stutterheim, Stutterheim, 4930.
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