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Ilitha Primary School

Public primary school · Sophia Township, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Ilitha Primary School is a public primary school based in Sophia Township, Mount Frere. 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 Ilitha Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Sophia Township, Mount Frere, Ilitha Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

254
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Ilitha Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Ilitha Primary School's 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilitha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Ilitha Primary School's 254; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ilitha Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilitha Primary School, 1,671 compared with 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilitha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilitha Primary School, 1,658 compared with 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilitha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilitha Primary School, 1,612 compared with 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilitha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Frere

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

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Ilitha Primary School's 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilitha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Ilitha Primary School's 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilitha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilitha Primary School, 1,658 compared with 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilitha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Ilitha Primary School's 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilitha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilitha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,357 learners against Ilitha Primary School's 254; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ilitha Primary School; 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 Ilitha Primary School for 2027

Ilitha Primary 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
Ilitha Street, Sophia Township, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
P.o Box 92006, Mountfrere, 5090
Telephone
082 367 7938
EMIS number
200500319

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ilitha 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 Ilitha Primary School directly, on 082 367 7938, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ilitha 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 Ilitha Primary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ilitha 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 Mount Frere besides Ilitha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ilitha Primary School?
Ilitha Primary School reported 254 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Ilitha Primary School?
No. Ilitha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ilitha Primary School a public or private school?
Ilitha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ilitha Primary School?
You can call 082 367 7938. It is located at Ilitha Street, Sophia Township, Mount Frere, 5090.
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