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Jolobe Primary School

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

Jolobe Primary School is a public primary school in Mount Frere. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Jolobe Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mount Frere, Jolobe Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

584
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Jolobe Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Jolobe Primary School's 584; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jolobe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jolobe 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 Jolobe Primary School's 584; is a public combined school, a different phase than Jolobe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jolobe Primary School, 1,671 compared with 584; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jolobe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jolobe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jolobe Primary School, 1,658 compared with 584; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jolobe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jolobe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jolobe Primary School, 1,612 compared with 584; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jolobe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jolobe 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 Jolobe Primary School's 584; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jolobe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jolobe 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 Jolobe Primary School's 584; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jolobe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jolobe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jolobe Primary School, 1,658 compared with 584; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jolobe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jolobe 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 Jolobe Primary School's 584; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jolobe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jolobe 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 Jolobe Primary School's 584; is a public combined school, a different phase than Jolobe 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 Jolobe Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Jolobe 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
464 Ncapai Street, Mt Frere, 5090
Postal
P O Box 68386, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
064 800 9553
EMIS number
200500339

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jolobe 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 Jolobe Primary School directly, on 064 800 9553, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jolobe 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 Jolobe Primary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jolobe 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 Jolobe 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 Jolobe Primary School?
Jolobe Primary School reported 584 learners and 18 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 Jolobe Primary School?
No. Jolobe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Jolobe Primary School a public or private school?
Jolobe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jolobe Primary School?
You can call 064 800 9553. It is located at 464 Ncapai Street, Mt Frere, 5090.
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