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Kaltom Primary School

Public primary school · Kentani, Butterworth, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Kaltom Primary School is a public primary school in Kentani, Butterworth. 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 Kaltom Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kentani, Butterworth, Kaltom Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

196
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole East district with Kaltom Primary School.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Kaltom Primary School's 196; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kaltom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kaltom Primary School, 1,642 compared with 196; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kaltom Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kaltom Primary School, 1,629 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kaltom Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kaltom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Kaltom Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kaltom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kaltom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Kaltom Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kaltom Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kaltom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Butterworth

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

  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Kaltom Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kaltom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kaltom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Kaltom Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kaltom Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kaltom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lamplough Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Kaltom Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kaltom Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kaltom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kaltom Primary School, 931 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kaltom Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kaltom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kaltom Primary School, 887 compared with 196; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kaltom Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Kaltom Primary School for 2027

Kaltom 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
Centuli A/A, Centane, Centani, 4960
Postal
P.o Box 6168, Butterworth, Butterworth, 4960
Telephone
078 246 0987
EMIS number
200300177

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kaltom 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 Kaltom Primary School directly, on 078 246 0987, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kaltom 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 Kaltom Primary School the best school in Butterworth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kaltom 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 Butterworth besides Kaltom Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Butterworth, including Butterworth High School.
How big are the classes at Kaltom Primary School?
Kaltom Primary School reported 196 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Kaltom Primary School?
No. Kaltom Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Kaltom Primary School a public or private school?
Kaltom Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kaltom Primary School?
You can call 078 246 0987. It is located at Centuli A/A, Centane, Centani, 4960.
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