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Kwaqaka Primary School

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

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

Kwaqaka Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Fort Beaufort. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

74
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kwaqaka 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

Amathole West district

Here is how Kwaqaka Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kwaqaka Primary School, 1,224 compared with 74; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwaqaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwaqaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Kwaqaka Primary School, 1,170 compared with 74; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwaqaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwaqaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Kwaqaka Primary School, 1,020 compared with 74; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwaqaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwaqaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwaqaka Primary School, 1,001 compared with 74; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwaqaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwaqaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Kwaqaka Primary School's 74; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwaqaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwaqaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Fort Beaufort

Zooming into Fort Beaufort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kwaqaka Primary School.

  • Thubalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 801 learners against Kwaqaka Primary School's 74; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwaqaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwaqaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton (Ucc) Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Kwaqaka Primary School, 768 compared with 74; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwaqaka Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhululeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwaqaka Primary School, 767 compared with 74; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwaqaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 62.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwaqaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fort Beaufort Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 674 learners against Kwaqaka Primary School's 74, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nqaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 654 learners against Kwaqaka Primary School's 74, 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 Kwaqaka Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Kwaqaka 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
Qeqe Street, New Dorrington Loc, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Postal
P O Box 406, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Telephone
073 159 0516
EMIS number
200100426

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwaqaka 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 Kwaqaka Primary School directly, on 073 159 0516, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwaqaka 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 Kwaqaka Primary School the best school in Fort Beaufort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kwaqaka 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 Kwaqaka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Fort Beaufort, including Thubalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kwaqaka Primary School?
Kwaqaka Primary School reported 74 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Kwaqaka Primary School?
No. Kwaqaka Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Kwaqaka Primary School a public or private school?
Kwaqaka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwaqaka Primary School?
You can call 073 159 0516. It is located at Qeqe Street, New Dorrington Loc, Fort Beaufort, 5720.
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