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Ngqumeya Primary School

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

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

Ngqumeya Primary School is a public primary school in Keiskammahoek. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

115
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ngqumeya Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Amathole West district

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

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqumeya Primary School, 1,224 compared with 115; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ngqumeya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqumeya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqumeya Primary School, 1,170 compared with 115; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqumeya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqumeya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqumeya Primary School, 1,020 compared with 115; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqumeya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqumeya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqumeya Primary School, 1,001 compared with 115; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqumeya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqumeya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Ngqumeya Primary School's 115; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqumeya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqumeya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Keiskammahoek

Zooming into Keiskammahoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ngqumeya Primary School.

  • Vukile Tshwete Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqumeya Primary School, 855 compared with 115; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqumeya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqumeya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Matthews High School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqumeya Primary School, 540 compared with 115; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ngqumeya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ngqumeya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Douglas Ross Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngqumeya Primary School, 419 compared with 115, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sivuyile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 410 learners against Ngqumeya Primary School's 115, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • St Matthews Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 287 learners against Ngqumeya Primary School's 115, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Ngqumeya Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ngqumeya 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
Ngqumeya Location , Village, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Postal
Ngqumeya Location , Box 21 (Village), Keiskammahoek, 5670
Telephone
082 785 5491
EMIS number
200200568

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngqumeya 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 Ngqumeya Primary School directly, on 082 785 5491, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ngqumeya 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 Ngqumeya Primary School the best school in Keiskammahoek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ngqumeya 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 Keiskammahoek besides Ngqumeya Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Keiskammahoek, including Vukile Tshwete Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ngqumeya Primary School?
Ngqumeya Primary School reported 115 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Ngqumeya Primary School?
No. Ngqumeya Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ngqumeya Primary School a public or private school?
Ngqumeya Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngqumeya Primary School?
You can call 082 785 5491. It is located at Ngqumeya Location , Village, Keiskammahoek, 5670.
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