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Lower Qutsa Primary School

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

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

Lower Qutsa Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tsomo. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

35
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lower Qutsa 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 Qutsa Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Qutsa Primary School, 1,527 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Qutsa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Lower Qutsa Primary School's 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Qutsa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Qutsa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Qutsa Primary School, 1,400 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Qutsa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Qutsa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Qutsa Primary School, 1,310 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Qutsa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Qutsa Primary School, 1,219 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Qutsa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Qutsa 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 Qutsa Primary School.

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Qutsa Primary School, 833 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Qutsa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Qutsa 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 Qutsa Primary School's 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Qutsa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Qutsa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Qutsa Primary School, 707 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Qutsa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Qutsa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Step Ahead Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Qutsa Primary School, 676 compared with 35, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 583 learners against Lower Qutsa Primary School's 35, 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 Qutsa Primary School for 2027

Lower Qutsa 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
Lower Qutsa A/A, Tsomo, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P O Box 542, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone
073 516 0464
EMIS number
200300234

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lower Qutsa 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 Qutsa Primary School directly, on 073 516 0464, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lower Qutsa 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 Qutsa Primary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lower Qutsa 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 Qutsa 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 Qutsa Primary School?
Lower Qutsa Primary School reported 35 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Qutsa Primary School?
No. Lower Qutsa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lower Qutsa Primary School a public or private school?
Lower Qutsa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lower Qutsa Primary School?
You can call 073 516 0464. It is located at Lower Qutsa A/A, Tsomo, Tsomo, 5400.
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