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Kwelegha Public Combined School

Public combined school · Woodbrook, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In Woodbrook, East London, Kwelegha Public Combined School operates as a public combined 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 Kwelegha Public Combined School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Kwelegha Public Combined School is a public combined school serving families in and around Woodbrook, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

409
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kwelegha Public Combined 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

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Kwelegha Public Combined School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Kwelegha Public Combined School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwelegha Public Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwelegha Public Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Kwelegha Public Combined School, 2,087 compared with 409; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwelegha Public Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwelegha Public Combined School, 2,067 compared with 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwelegha Public Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwelegha Public Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Kwelegha Public Combined School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwelegha Public Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwelegha Public Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Kwelegha Public Combined School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwelegha Public Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kwelegha Public Combined School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Kwelegha Public Combined School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwelegha Public Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwelegha Public Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwelegha Public Combined School, 2,067 compared with 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwelegha Public Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwelegha Public Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Kwelegha Public Combined School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwelegha Public Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Kwelegha Public Combined School's 409; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwelegha Public Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwelegha Public Combined School, 1,372 compared with 409; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kwelegha Public Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kwelegha Public Combined School for 2027

Kwelegha Public Combined 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
Tuba Location, Kwelegha, East London, 5201
Postal
P O Box 981, Tuba Location, 5201
Telephone
043 727 5039
EMIS number
200200340

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwelegha Public Combined 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 Kwelegha Public Combined School directly, on 043 727 5039, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwelegha Public Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Kwelegha Public Combined School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kwelegha Public Combined 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 East London besides Kwelegha Public Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Kwelegha Public Combined School?
Kwelegha Public Combined School reported 409 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Kwelegha Public Combined School?
No. Kwelegha Public Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kwelegha Public Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Kwelegha Public Combined School.
Is Kwelegha Public Combined School a public or private school?
Kwelegha Public Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwelegha Public Combined School?
You can call 043 727 5039. It is located at Tuba Location, Kwelegha, East London, 5201.
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