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Lower Sheshegu Primary School

Public primary school · Alice, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

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

Located in Alice, Lower Sheshegu Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

31
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Lower Sheshegu Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Lower Sheshegu Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Lower Sheshegu Primary School's 31; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lower Sheshegu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Sheshegu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Lower Sheshegu Primary School's 31; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Sheshegu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Sheshegu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Lower Sheshegu Primary School's 31; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Sheshegu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Sheshegu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Lower Sheshegu Primary School's 31; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Sheshegu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Sheshegu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Sheshegu Primary School, 933 compared with 31; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Sheshegu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Sheshegu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alice

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

  • Imingcangathelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Sheshegu Primary School, 687 compared with 31; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Sheshegu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Sheshegu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkwenkwezini Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Sheshegu Primary School, 608 compared with 31; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Sheshegu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Sheshegu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alice Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 577 learners against Lower Sheshegu Primary School's 31, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jabavu High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 497 learners against Lower Sheshegu Primary School's 31; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Sheshegu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Sheshegu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Davidson Preparatory School is noticeably bigger, teaching 445 learners against Lower Sheshegu Primary School's 31, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Sheshegu Primary School for 2027

Because Lower Sheshegu Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lower Sheshegu Village, Alice, 5700
Postal
Private Bag X1310, Alice, 5700
Telephone
046 200 0370
EMIS number
200200370

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lower Sheshegu 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 Sheshegu Primary School directly, on 046 200 0370, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lower Sheshegu 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 Sheshegu Primary School the best school in Alice?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lower Sheshegu 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 Alice besides Lower Sheshegu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at Lower Sheshegu Primary School?
Lower Sheshegu Primary School reported 31 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Sheshegu Primary School?
No. Lower Sheshegu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lower Sheshegu Primary School a public or private school?
Lower Sheshegu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lower Sheshegu Primary School?
You can call 046 200 0370. It is located at Lower Sheshegu Village, Alice, 5700.
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