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Nkahlulo Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Qumbu, Maclear, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nkahlulo Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Qumbu, Maclear. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Nkahlulo Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Qumbu, Maclear. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

27
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkahlulo Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Joe Gqabi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Joe Gqabi district with Nkahlulo Senior Primary School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Nkahlulo Senior Primary School's 27, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Nkahlulo Senior Primary School's 27, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkahlulo Senior Primary School, 1,666 compared with 27; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkahlulo Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Nkahlulo Senior Primary School, 1,497 compared with 27; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkahlulo Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkahlulo Senior Primary School, 1,490 compared with 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkahlulo Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Maclear

Zooming into Maclear, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nkahlulo Senior Primary School.

  • Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkahlulo Senior Primary School, 1,353 compared with 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkahlulo Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Maclear Methodist Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 973 learners against Nkahlulo Senior Primary School's 27, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jamangile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkahlulo Senior Primary School, 771 compared with 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkahlulo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkahlulo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maclear Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 625 learners against Nkahlulo Senior Primary School's 27, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thomas Ntaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 575 learners against Nkahlulo Senior Primary School's 27; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkahlulo Senior Primary School; 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 Nkahlulo Senior Primary School for 2027

Nkahlulo Senior 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
Platana Location Katkop A/A, Maclear, 5480
Postal
P.o. Box 492, Maclear, 5480,
Telephone
072 292 2351
EMIS number
200400787

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkahlulo Senior 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 Nkahlulo Senior Primary School directly, on 072 292 2351, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkahlulo Senior 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 Nkahlulo Senior Primary School the best school in Maclear?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkahlulo Senior 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 Maclear besides Nkahlulo Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Maclear, including Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nkahlulo Senior Primary School?
Nkahlulo Senior Primary School reported 27 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Nkahlulo Senior Primary School?
No. Nkahlulo Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nkahlulo Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Nkahlulo Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkahlulo Senior Primary School?
You can call 072 292 2351. It is located at Platana Location Katkop A/A, Maclear, 5480.
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