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Maqoma Primary School

Public primary school · Fortbeaufort, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Maqoma Primary School is a public primary school based in Fortbeaufort, Fort Beaufort. 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 Maqoma Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Fortbeaufort, Fort Beaufort, Maqoma Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

241
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Maqoma Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Here is how Maqoma Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Maqoma Primary School's 241; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maqoma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqoma 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 Maqoma Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqoma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqoma 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 Maqoma Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqoma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqoma 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 Maqoma Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqoma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqoma Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Maqoma Primary School, 933 compared with 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqoma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqoma Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Fort Beaufort

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

  • Thubalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqoma Primary School, 801 compared with 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqoma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqoma Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton (Ucc) Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 768 learners against Maqoma Primary School's 241; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maqoma Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhululeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 767 learners against Maqoma Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqoma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 62.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqoma Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fort Beaufort Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqoma Primary School, 674 compared with 241, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nqaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqoma Primary School, 654 compared with 241, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Maqoma Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Maqoma 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
Fonqo Street, Fort Beaufort, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Postal
P O Box 98, Fort Beaufort, 5720
EMIS number
200100910

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maqoma Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Maqoma Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Maqoma 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 Maqoma Primary School the best school in Fort Beaufort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maqoma 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 Fort Beaufort besides Maqoma Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Fort Beaufort, including Thubalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maqoma Primary School?
Maqoma Primary School reported 241 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Maqoma Primary School?
No. Maqoma Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maqoma Primary School a public or private school?
Maqoma Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maqoma Primary School?
It is located at Fonqo Street, Fort Beaufort, Fort Beaufort, 5720.
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