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Nkalweni Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Nkalweni Senior Primary School is a public primary school based in Ngqeleni. 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 Nkalweni Senior Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Ngqeleni, Nkalweni Senior Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

106
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Nkalweni Senior Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Nkalweni Senior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Nkalweni Senior Primary School's 106; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkalweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Nkalweni Senior Primary School's 106; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkalweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkalweni Senior Primary School, 1,664 compared with 106; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkalweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkalweni Senior Primary School, 1,657 compared with 106; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkalweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkalweni Senior Primary School, 1,646 compared with 106; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkalweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ngqeleni

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

  • Nogemane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkalweni Senior Primary School, 1,633 compared with 106; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkalweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gxaba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkalweni Senior Primary School, 1,400 compared with 106; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkalweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dalibunga Comprehensive High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,380 learners against Nkalweni Senior Primary School's 106; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkalweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkalweni Senior Primary School, 1,261 compared with 106; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkalweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkalweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntapane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,035 learners against Nkalweni Senior Primary School's 106; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkalweni Senior Primary School; 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 Nkalweni Senior Primary School for 2027

Nkalweni 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
Mazizini A/A, Bhodi Loc, Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal
Private Bag X140, Ngqeleni, 5140
Telephone
047 576 5719
EMIS number
200401248

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkalweni 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 Nkalweni Senior Primary School directly, on 047 576 5719, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkalweni Senior 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 Nkalweni Senior Primary School the best school in Ngqeleni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkalweni 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 Ngqeleni besides Nkalweni Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngqeleni, including Nogemane Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nkalweni Senior Primary School?
Nkalweni Senior Primary School reported 106 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Nkalweni Senior Primary School?
No. Nkalweni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nkalweni Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Nkalweni Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkalweni Senior Primary School?
You can call 047 576 5719. It is located at Mazizini A/A, Bhodi Loc, Ngqeleni, 5140.
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