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James Ntungwana Primary School

Public primary school · Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to James Ntungwana Primary School, a public primary school serving Kariega. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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James Ntungwana Primary School is a public primary school in Kariega. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

550
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

James Ntungwana 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

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how James Ntungwana Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than James Ntungwana Primary School, 2,290 compared with 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Ntungwana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Ntungwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than James Ntungwana Primary School, 1,736 compared with 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Ntungwana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Ntungwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than James Ntungwana Primary School, 1,668 compared with 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Ntungwana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Ntungwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than James Ntungwana Primary School, 1,655 compared with 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Ntungwana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Ntungwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than James Ntungwana Primary School, 1,606 compared with 550, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

Zooming into Kariega, here are 5 other schools to compare against James Ntungwana Primary School.

  • Uitenhage Primary School teaches considerably more learners than James Ntungwana Primary School, 1,338 compared with 550, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against James Ntungwana Primary School's 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Ntungwana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Ntungwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than James Ntungwana Primary School, 1,249 compared with 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Ntungwana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Ntungwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than James Ntungwana Primary School, 1,233 compared with 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Ntungwana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Ntungwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School teaches considerably more learners than James Ntungwana Primary School, 1,215 compared with 550, 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 James Ntungwana Primary School for 2027

James Ntungwana 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
Tyhulu, Kariega, Kariega, 6242
Postal
P O Box 4087, Uitenhage, 6242
Telephone
041 977 1103
EMIS number
200100349

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at James Ntungwana 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 James Ntungwana Primary School directly, on 041 977 1103, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to James Ntungwana 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 James Ntungwana Primary School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for James Ntungwana 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 Kariega besides James Ntungwana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at James Ntungwana Primary School?
James Ntungwana Primary School reported 550 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 James Ntungwana Primary School?
No. James Ntungwana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is James Ntungwana Primary School a public or private school?
James Ntungwana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact James Ntungwana Primary School?
You can call 041 977 1103. It is located at Tyhulu, Kariega, Kariega, 6242.
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