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Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Qumbu, Lower Ngcolokeni Senior 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 Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Qumbu. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

122
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lower Ngcolokeni Senior 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

Or Tambo Inland district

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 122, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School's 122; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School, 1,468 compared with 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School, 1,332 compared with 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School, 1,294 compared with 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 994 learners against Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Ngcolokeni Senior 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 Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School for 2027

Lower Ngcolokeni Senior 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
Ngcolokeni A/A Lower Ngcolokeni Location, Qumbu, 5180
Postal
Po Box 585, Qumbu, 5180
EMIS number
200400384

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Lower Ngcolokeni Senior 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 Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lower Ngcolokeni Senior 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 Qumbu besides Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School?
Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School reported 122 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School?
No. Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lower Ngcolokeni Senior Primary School?
It is located at Ngcolokeni A/A Lower Ngcolokeni Location, Qumbu, 5180.
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