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Nkanti Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Libode, Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nkanti Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Libode, Qumbu. 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 Nkanti Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Nkanti Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Libode, Qumbu. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

136
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkanti 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

Or Tambo Inland district

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkanti Senior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkanti Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkanti Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Nkanti Senior Primary School's 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkanti Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkanti Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Nkanti Senior Primary School's 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkanti Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkanti Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Nkanti Senior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 136, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Nkanti Senior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkanti Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkanti Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

Zooming into Qumbu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nkanti Senior Primary School.

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Nkanti Senior Primary School's 136; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkanti Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkanti Senior Primary School, 1,468 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkanti Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkanti Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkanti Senior Primary School, 1,332 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkanti Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkanti Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkanti Senior Primary School, 1,294 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkanti Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkanti Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 994 learners against Nkanti Senior Primary School's 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkanti Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkanti Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Nkanti Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Nkanti Senior 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
Kwam A/A, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180
Postal
P/Bag X477, Qumbu, 5180
Telephone
073 318 6532
EMIS number
200400791

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkanti 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 Nkanti Senior Primary School directly, on 073 318 6532, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkanti 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 Nkanti Senior Primary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkanti 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 Qumbu besides Nkanti Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nkanti Senior Primary School?
Nkanti Senior Primary School reported 136 learners and 6 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 Nkanti Senior Primary School?
No. Nkanti Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nkanti Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Nkanti Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkanti Senior Primary School?
You can call 073 318 6532. It is located at Kwam A/A, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180.
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