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Lungisa Primary School

Public primary school · Openshaw, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Lungisa Primary School, a public primary school serving Openshaw, East London. 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 Lungisa Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lungisa Primary School is a public primary school in Openshaw, East London. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

211
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lungisa 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

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Lungisa Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Lungisa Primary School's 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lungisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lungisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Lungisa Primary School, 2,087 compared with 211; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lungisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lungisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lungisa Primary School, 2,067 compared with 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lungisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lungisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Lungisa Primary School's 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lungisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lungisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Lungisa Primary School's 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lungisa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lungisa Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Lungisa Primary School's 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lungisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lungisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lungisa Primary School, 2,067 compared with 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lungisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lungisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Lungisa Primary School's 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lungisa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Lungisa Primary School's 211, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lungisa Primary School, 1,372 compared with 211, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Lungisa Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lungisa 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
50203, Openshaw Village, Tsholomnqa, East London, 5200
Postal
P.o.box 106, Ilitha 5606, King Williams Town, 5600
Telephone
073 338 5509
EMIS number
200200383

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lungisa 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 Lungisa Primary School directly, on 073 338 5509, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lungisa 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 Lungisa Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lungisa 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 East London besides Lungisa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Lungisa Primary School?
Lungisa Primary School reported 211 learners and 7 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 Lungisa Primary School?
No. Lungisa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lungisa Primary School a public or private school?
Lungisa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lungisa Primary School?
You can call 073 338 5509. It is located at 50203, Openshaw Village, Tsholomnqa, East London, 5200.
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