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Ngcabasa Primary School

Public primary school · Debe Nek, Debe Nek, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Ngcabasa Primary School is a public primary school based in Debe Nek. 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 Ngcabasa Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Debe Nek, Ngcabasa Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

159
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Ngcabasa Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Ngcabasa Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Ngcabasa Primary School's 159; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ngcabasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngcabasa 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 Ngcabasa Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngcabasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngcabasa 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 Ngcabasa Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngcabasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngcabasa 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 Ngcabasa Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngcabasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngcabasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Ngcabasa Primary School, 933 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngcabasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngcabasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Debe Nek

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

  • Siseko Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngcabasa Primary School, 267 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngcabasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngcabasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Ngcabasa Primary School, 244 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngcabasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 57.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngcabasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kulile Secondary School is a similar size to Ngcabasa Primary School, with 212 learners against 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngcabasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 69.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngcabasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sabane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ngcabasa Primary School, at 177 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Zihlahleni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ngcabasa Primary School, at 165 learners, 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 Ngcabasa Primary School for 2027

Ngcabasa 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
Ngcabasa Location, P O Box 83, Debe Nek, 5604
Postal
P O Box 83, Debe Nek, 5604
EMIS number
200200547

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngcabasa Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Ngcabasa 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 Ngcabasa 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 Ngcabasa Primary School the best school in Debe Nek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ngcabasa 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 Debe Nek besides Ngcabasa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Debe Nek, including Siseko Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ngcabasa Primary School?
Ngcabasa Primary School reported 159 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Ngcabasa Primary School?
No. Ngcabasa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ngcabasa Primary School a public or private school?
Ngcabasa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngcabasa Primary School?
It is located at Ngcabasa Location, P O Box 83, Debe Nek, 5604.
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