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Lower Gqogqora Primary School

Public primary school · Tsomo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Lower Gqogqora Primary School, a public primary school serving Tsomo. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Lower Gqogqora Primary School is a public primary school in Tsomo. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

26
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lower Gqogqora Primary 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

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Lower Gqogqora Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Gqogqora Primary School, 1,527 compared with 26; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqogqora Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Lower Gqogqora Primary School's 26; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Gqogqora Primary School, 1,400 compared with 26; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Gqogqora Primary School, 1,310 compared with 26; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqogqora Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Gqogqora Primary School, 1,219 compared with 26; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsomo

Zooming into Tsomo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lower Gqogqora Primary School.

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Gqogqora Primary School, 833 compared with 26; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 772 learners against Lower Gqogqora Primary School's 26; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Gqogqora Primary School, 707 compared with 26; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Step Ahead Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Gqogqora Primary School, 676 compared with 26, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 583 learners against Lower Gqogqora Primary School's 26, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Lower Gqogqora Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lower Gqogqora 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
Gqogqora A/A, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P O Box 151, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone
079 937 6577
EMIS number
200300223

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lower Gqogqora 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 Gqogqora Primary School directly, on 079 937 6577, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lower Gqogqora 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 Lower Gqogqora Primary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lower Gqogqora 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 Tsomo besides Lower Gqogqora Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lower Gqogqora Primary School?
Lower Gqogqora Primary School reported 26 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Gqogqora Primary School?
No. Lower Gqogqora Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lower Gqogqora Primary School a public or private school?
Lower Gqogqora Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lower Gqogqora Primary School?
You can call 079 937 6577. It is located at Gqogqora A/A, Tsomo, 5400.
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