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Lufafa Primary School

Public primary school · Tabankulu, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

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

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Lufafa Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lufafa Primary School is a public primary school in Tabankulu. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

209
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lufafa 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

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Lufafa Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lufafa Primary School, 1,767 compared with 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufafa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufafa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lufafa Primary School, 1,742 compared with 209; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lufafa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Lufafa Primary School's 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufafa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufafa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Lufafa Primary School's 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufafa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufafa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Lufafa Primary School's 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufafa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufafa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tabankulu

Zooming into Tabankulu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lufafa Primary School.

  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Lufafa Primary School's 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufafa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufafa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,308 learners against Lufafa Primary School's 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufafa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufafa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lufafa Primary School, 1,300 compared with 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufafa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufafa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,283 learners against Lufafa Primary School's 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufafa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufafa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dumezweni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lufafa Primary School, 1,215 compared with 209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufafa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufafa 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 Lufafa Primary School for 2027

Lufafa 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
Lufafa Location, Mnceba A/A, Tabankulu, 5090
Postal
P O Box 326 5090
Telephone
072 242 6404
EMIS number
200500451

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lufafa 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 Lufafa Primary School directly, on 072 242 6404, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lufafa 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 Lufafa Primary School the best school in Tabankulu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lufafa 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 Tabankulu besides Lufafa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tabankulu, including Mnceba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lufafa Primary School?
Lufafa Primary School reported 209 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Lufafa Primary School?
No. Lufafa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lufafa Primary School a public or private school?
Lufafa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lufafa Primary School?
You can call 072 242 6404. It is located at Lufafa Location, Mnceba A/A, Tabankulu, 5090.
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