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Lugada Primary School

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

Welcome to Lugada Primary School, a public primary school serving Matatiele. 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 Lugada Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

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

169
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lugada 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Lugada Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lugada Primary School, 1,767 compared with 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lugada Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lugada Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lugada Primary School, 1,742 compared with 169; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lugada Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Lugada Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lugada Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lugada 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 Lugada Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lugada Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lugada 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 Lugada Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lugada Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lugada Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Matatiele

Zooming into Matatiele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lugada Primary School.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lugada Primary School, 1,742 compared with 169; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lugada Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lugada Primary School, 1,484 compared with 169; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lugada Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lugada Primary School, 1,268 compared with 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lugada Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lugada Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lugada Primary School, 1,209 compared with 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lugada Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lugada Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,206 learners against Lugada Primary School's 169; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lugada Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lugada 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 Lugada Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lugada Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mgubo A/A, Lugada Loc, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P.o. Box 1545, Matatiele, 4730,
Telephone
072 223 5898
EMIS number
200500453

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lugada 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 Lugada Primary School directly, on 072 223 5898, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lugada 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 Lugada Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lugada 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 Matatiele besides Lugada Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lugada Primary School?
Lugada Primary School reported 169 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Lugada Primary School?
No. Lugada Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lugada Primary School a public or private school?
Lugada Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lugada Primary School?
You can call 072 223 5898. It is located at Mgubo A/A, Lugada Loc, Matatiele, 4730.
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