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Lower Gqaga Primary School

Public primary school · Lower Gqaga, Ngcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Lower Gqaga Primary School is a public primary school in Lower Gqaga, Ngcobo. 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 Lower Gqaga Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Lower Gqaga, Ngcobo, Lower Gqaga Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

169
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Lower Gqaga Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Lower Gqaga Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqaga Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Gqaga Primary School, 1,513 compared with 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Lower Gqaga Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Lower Gqaga Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqaga Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Lower Gqaga Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ngcobo

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

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Lower Gqaga Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqaga Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Clarkebury Agricultural School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,152 learners against Lower Gqaga Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Falo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Gqaga Primary School, 602 compared with 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 79.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 545 learners against Lower Gqaga Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Lawrence English Medium School is noticeably bigger, teaching 427 learners against Lower Gqaga Primary School's 169, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Lower Gqaga Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lower Gqaga 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
Gqaga A/A, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P.o Box 138, Ngcobo, 5050
Telephone
079 636 6664
EMIS number
200400374

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lower Gqaga 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 Lower Gqaga Primary School directly, on 079 636 6664, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lower Gqaga 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 Lower Gqaga Primary School the best school in Ngcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lower Gqaga 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 Ngcobo besides Lower Gqaga Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngcobo, including Nyanga Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lower Gqaga Primary School?
Lower Gqaga Primary School reported 169 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 56 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 Lower Gqaga Primary School?
No. Lower Gqaga Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lower Gqaga Primary School a public or private school?
Lower Gqaga Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lower Gqaga Primary School?
You can call 079 636 6664. It is located at Gqaga A/A, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050.
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