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Lower Rainy Primary School

Public primary school · Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

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

Lower Rainy Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Ngqeleni. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

423
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lower Rainy 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

Or Tambo Coastal district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Coastal district, for comparison against Lower Rainy Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Rainy Primary School, 1,788 compared with 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Rainy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Rainy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Rainy Primary School, 1,734 compared with 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Rainy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Rainy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Lower Rainy Primary School's 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Rainy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Rainy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Lower Rainy Primary School's 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Rainy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Rainy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Lower Rainy Primary School's 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Rainy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Rainy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ngqeleni

Zooming into Ngqeleni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lower Rainy Primary School.

  • Nogemane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,633 learners against Lower Rainy Primary School's 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Rainy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Rainy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gxaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Lower Rainy Primary School's 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Rainy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Rainy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dalibunga Comprehensive High School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Rainy Primary School, 1,380 compared with 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Rainy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Rainy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,261 learners against Lower Rainy Primary School's 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Rainy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Rainy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntapane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Rainy Primary School, 1,035 compared with 423; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lower Rainy Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Rainy Primary School for 2027

Lower Rainy 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
Mpoza A/A, Ntibane Location, Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal
P. O. Box 329, Ngqeleni, 5140
Telephone
076 707 6959
EMIS number
200400390

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lower Rainy 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 Rainy Primary School directly, on 076 707 6959, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lower Rainy 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 Rainy Primary School the best school in Ngqeleni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lower Rainy 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 Ngqeleni besides Lower Rainy Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngqeleni, including Nogemane Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lower Rainy Primary School?
Lower Rainy Primary School reported 423 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Rainy Primary School?
No. Lower Rainy Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lower Rainy Primary School a public or private school?
Lower Rainy Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lower Rainy Primary School?
You can call 076 707 6959. It is located at Mpoza A/A, Ntibane Location, Ngqeleni, 5140.
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