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J A Ncaca Public Primary School

Public primary school · Lingelihle, Cradock, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Lingelihle, Cradock, J A Ncaca Public Primary 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 J A Ncaca Public Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

J A Ncaca Public Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Lingelihle, Cradock. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

679
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

J A Ncaca Public Primary 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

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with J A Ncaca Public Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against J A Ncaca Public Primary School's 679; is a public secondary school, a different phase than J A Ncaca Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point J A Ncaca Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against J A Ncaca Public Primary School's 679; is a public secondary school, a different phase than J A Ncaca Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point J A Ncaca Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against J A Ncaca Public Primary School's 679, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against J A Ncaca Public Primary School's 679, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than J A Ncaca Public Primary School, 1,267 compared with 679; is a public secondary school, a different phase than J A Ncaca Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point J A Ncaca Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cradock

Zooming into Cradock, here are 5 other schools to compare against J A Ncaca Public Primary School.

  • Michausdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than J A Ncaca Public Primary School, 1,125 compared with 679; is a public secondary school, a different phase than J A Ncaca Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point J A Ncaca Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • J A Calata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than J A Ncaca Public Primary School, 1,120 compared with 679; is a public secondary school, a different phase than J A Ncaca Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point J A Ncaca Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Carinus Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,032 learners against J A Ncaca Public Primary School's 679, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Michausdal Primary School is a similar size to J A Ncaca Public Primary School, with 913 learners against 679, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matthew Goniwe Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as J A Ncaca Public Primary School, at 902 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than J A Ncaca Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point J A Ncaca Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 J A Ncaca Public Primary School for 2027

As a public school, J A Ncaca Public 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
149 Zambodla Street, Lingelihle Township, Cradock, 5880
Postal
P O Box 11015, Lingelhile, Cradock, 5880
Telephone
048 881 4446
EMIS number
200600303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at J A Ncaca Public 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 J A Ncaca Public Primary School directly, on 048 881 4446, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to J A Ncaca Public Primary 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 J A Ncaca Public Primary School the best school in Cradock?
No matric pass rate is on record for J A Ncaca Public 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 Cradock besides J A Ncaca Public Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cradock, including Michausdal Secondary School.
How big are the classes at J A Ncaca Public Primary School?
J A Ncaca Public Primary School reported 679 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 49 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 J A Ncaca Public Primary School?
No. J A Ncaca Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is J A Ncaca Public Primary School a public or private school?
J A Ncaca Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact J A Ncaca Public Primary School?
You can call 048 881 4446. It is located at 149 Zambodla Street, Lingelihle Township, Cradock, 5880.
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