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Jama Primary School

Public primary school · Bizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)

Jama Primary School is a public primary school based in Bizana. 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 Jama Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Bizana, Jama Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

163
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Jama Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo East district

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

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jama Primary School, 1,933 compared with 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,924 learners against Jama Primary School's 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jama Primary School, 1,853 compared with 163; is a public combined school, a different phase than Jama Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,731 learners against Jama Primary School's 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jama Primary School, 1,613 compared with 163, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bizana

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

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jama Primary School, 1,933 compared with 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,924 learners against Jama Primary School's 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jama Primary School, 1,853 compared with 163; is a public combined school, a different phase than Jama Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,731 learners against Jama Primary School's 163; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jama Primary School, 1,613 compared with 163, 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 Jama Primary School for 2027

Jama 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
Amadiba A/A, Jama Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
P.o. Box 522, Amadiba, Bizana, 4800,
Telephone
072 993 5951
EMIS number
200500331

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jama 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 Jama Primary School directly, on 072 993 5951, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jama 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 Jama Primary School the best school in Bizana?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jama 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 Bizana besides Jama Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bizana, including Ad Tshayingca Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Jama Primary School?
Jama Primary School reported 163 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Jama Primary School?
No. Jama Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Jama Primary School a public or private school?
Jama Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jama Primary School?
You can call 072 993 5951. It is located at Amadiba A/A, Jama Location, Bizana, 4800.
Related

Related schools in Bizana

A few other schools in the Bizana area: