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Hombakazi Full Service School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Hombakazi Full Service School is a public primary school based in Kwanobuhle, Kariega. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Hombakazi Full Service School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Hombakazi Full Service School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

980
Learners
30
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Hombakazi Full Service School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Hombakazi Full Service School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Hombakazi Full Service School's 980; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hombakazi Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hombakazi Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Hombakazi Full Service School's 980; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hombakazi Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hombakazi Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Hombakazi Full Service School's 980; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hombakazi Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hombakazi Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Hombakazi Full Service School's 980; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hombakazi Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hombakazi Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Hombakazi Full Service School's 980, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Uitenhage Primary School is a similar size to Hombakazi Full Service School, with 1,338 learners against 980, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hombakazi Full Service School, at 1,275 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hombakazi Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hombakazi Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Hombakazi Full Service School, with 1,249 learners against 980; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hombakazi Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hombakazi Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is a similar size to Hombakazi Full Service School, with 1,233 learners against 980; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hombakazi Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hombakazi Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hombakazi Full Service School, at 1,215 learners, 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 Hombakazi Full Service School for 2027

Hombakazi Full Service 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
Cnr Mahlahla&Majombozi Street, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242
Postal
P O Box 4309, Kwanobuhle Township, 6242
Telephone
041 977 6856
EMIS number
200100318

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hombakazi Full Service 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 Hombakazi Full Service School directly, on 041 977 6856, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hombakazi Full Service 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 Hombakazi Full Service School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hombakazi Full Service 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 Kariega besides Hombakazi Full Service School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Hombakazi Full Service School?
Hombakazi Full Service School reported 980 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Hombakazi Full Service School?
No. Hombakazi Full Service School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Hombakazi Full Service School a public or private school?
Hombakazi Full Service School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hombakazi Full Service School?
You can call 041 977 6856. It is located at Cnr Mahlahla&Majombozi Street, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242.
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