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Jenca Primary School

Public primary school · Tsolo, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Tsolo, Jenca 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 Jenca Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Jenca Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tsolo. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

83
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Jenca Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Jenca Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jenca Primary School, 2,172 compared with 83; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jenca Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jenca Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Jenca Primary School's 83; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jenca Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jenca Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Jenca Primary School's 83; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jenca Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jenca Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Jenca Primary School, 1,910 compared with 83, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Jenca Primary School, 1,870 compared with 83; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jenca Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jenca Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsolo

Zooming into Tsolo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Jenca Primary School.

  • K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jenca Primary School, 1,337 compared with 83; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jenca Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jenca Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jenca Primary School, 1,289 compared with 83; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jenca Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jenca Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Drc Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,092 learners against Jenca Primary School's 83, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jenca Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jenca Primary School, 809 compared with 83; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jenca Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jenca Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tsolo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 732 learners against Jenca Primary School's 83; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jenca Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jenca 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 Jenca Primary School for 2027

Jenca 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
Esingeni Store, Tsolo, 5171
Postal
P.o.box 3, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
083 840 8232
EMIS number
200400283

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jenca 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 Jenca Primary School directly, on 083 840 8232, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jenca 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 Jenca Primary School the best school in Tsolo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jenca 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 Tsolo besides Jenca Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsolo, including K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Jenca Primary School?
Jenca Primary School reported 83 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Jenca Primary School?
No. Jenca Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Jenca Primary School a public or private school?
Jenca Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jenca Primary School?
You can call 083 840 8232. It is located at Esingeni Store, Tsolo, 5171.
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