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Lumkwana Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Elliotdale, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Lumkwana Junior Primary School is a public primary school based in Elliotdale. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Lumkwana Junior Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Elliotdale, Lumkwana Junior Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

151
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Lumkwana Junior Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole East district

5 other schools in Amathole East district, for comparison against Lumkwana Junior Primary School.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Lumkwana Junior Primary School's 151; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumkwana Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lumkwana Junior Primary School, 1,642 compared with 151; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lumkwana Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lumkwana Junior Primary School, 1,629 compared with 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lumkwana Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumkwana Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Lumkwana Junior Primary School's 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lumkwana Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumkwana Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Lumkwana Junior Primary School's 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lumkwana Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumkwana Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elliotdale

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

  • Gwebityala Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lumkwana Junior Primary School, 1,068 compared with 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lumkwana Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumkwana Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ganizulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lumkwana Junior Primary School, 1,022 compared with 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lumkwana Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumkwana Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elliotdale Technical Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lumkwana Junior Primary School, 912 compared with 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lumkwana Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumkwana Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jalamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 831 learners against Lumkwana Junior Primary School's 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lumkwana Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumkwana Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gwebindlala Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lumkwana Junior Primary School, 764 compared with 151; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lumkwana Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Lumkwana Junior Primary School for 2027

Lumkwana Junior 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
Same As Above, Elliodale, 5070
Postal
P.o. Box 229, Mqanduli, Elliodale, 4700,
Telephone
073 812 0509
EMIS number
200401327

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lumkwana Junior 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 Lumkwana Junior Primary School directly, on 073 812 0509, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lumkwana Junior 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 Lumkwana Junior Primary School the best school in Elliotdale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lumkwana Junior 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 Elliotdale besides Lumkwana Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliotdale, including Gwebityala Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lumkwana Junior Primary School?
Lumkwana Junior Primary School reported 151 learners and 5 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 Lumkwana Junior Primary School?
No. Lumkwana Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lumkwana Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Lumkwana Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lumkwana Junior Primary School?
You can call 073 812 0509. It is located at Same As Above, Elliodale, 5070.
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