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Katberg Primary School

Public primary school · Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Katberg Primary School is a public primary school in Fort Beaufort. 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 Katberg Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Fort Beaufort, Katberg Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

32
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Katberg Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Katberg Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Katberg Primary School's 32; is a public combined school, a different phase than Katberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Katberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Katberg Primary School's 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Katberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Katberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Katberg Primary School's 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Katberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Katberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Katberg Primary School's 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Katberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Katberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Katberg Primary School, 933 compared with 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Katberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Katberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Fort Beaufort

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

  • Thubalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Katberg Primary School, 801 compared with 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Katberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Katberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton (Ucc) Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 768 learners against Katberg Primary School's 32; is a public combined school, a different phase than Katberg Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhululeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 767 learners against Katberg Primary School's 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Katberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 62.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Katberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fort Beaufort Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Katberg Primary School, 674 compared with 32, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nqaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Katberg Primary School, 654 compared with 32, 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 Katberg Primary School for 2027

Because Katberg Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Katberg Farm, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Postal
P O Box 665, Fort Beaufort, 5740
Telephone
083 710 1557
EMIS number
200200305

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Katberg 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 Katberg Primary School directly, on 083 710 1557, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Katberg 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 Katberg Primary School the best school in Fort Beaufort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Katberg 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 Fort Beaufort besides Katberg Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Fort Beaufort, including Thubalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Katberg Primary School?
Katberg Primary School reported 32 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Katberg Primary School?
No. Katberg Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Katberg Primary School a public or private school?
Katberg Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Katberg Primary School?
You can call 083 710 1557. It is located at Katberg Farm, Fort Beaufort, 5720.
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