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Lokwe Primary School

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

In Mount Ayliff, Lokwe 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 Lokwe Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Lokwe Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mount Ayliff. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

561
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lokwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Lokwe Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lokwe Primary School, 1,767 compared with 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lokwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lokwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lokwe Primary School, 1,742 compared with 561; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lokwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Lokwe Primary School's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lokwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lokwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Lokwe Primary School's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lokwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lokwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Lokwe Primary School's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lokwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lokwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Ayliff

Zooming into Mount Ayliff, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lokwe Primary School.

  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Lokwe Primary School's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lokwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lokwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lindelani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lokwe Primary School, 1,212 compared with 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lokwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lokwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mount Ayliff Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Lokwe Primary School, 1,002 compared with 561, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhisizwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lokwe Primary School, 955 compared with 561, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mount Ayliff Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 954 learners against Lokwe Primary School's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lokwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lokwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Lokwe Primary School for 2027

Lokwe 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
Xhama A/A, Mount Ayliff, Mount Ayliff, 4735
Postal
P O Box 298 4735
Telephone
073 193 9767
EMIS number
200500419

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lokwe 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 Lokwe Primary School directly, on 073 193 9767, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lokwe 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 Lokwe Primary School the best school in Mount Ayliff?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lokwe 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 Ayliff besides Lokwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Ayliff, including Jojo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lokwe Primary School?
Lokwe Primary School reported 561 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Lokwe Primary School?
No. Lokwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lokwe Primary School a public or private school?
Lokwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lokwe Primary School?
You can call 073 193 9767. It is located at Xhama A/A, Mount Ayliff, Mount Ayliff, 4735.
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