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Nkosibomvu Primary School

Public primary school · Tabankulu, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

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

In Tabankulu, Nkosibomvu Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

136
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Nkosibomvu Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Nkosibomvu Primary School's 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosibomvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosibomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Nkosibomvu Primary School's 136; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkosibomvu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkosibomvu Primary School, 1,671 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosibomvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosibomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkosibomvu Primary School, 1,658 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosibomvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosibomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkosibomvu Primary School, 1,612 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosibomvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosibomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tabankulu

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

  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkosibomvu Primary School, 1,671 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosibomvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosibomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkosibomvu Primary School, 1,308 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosibomvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosibomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,300 learners against Nkosibomvu Primary School's 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosibomvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosibomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkosibomvu Primary School, 1,283 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosibomvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosibomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dumezweni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Nkosibomvu Primary School's 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosibomvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosibomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Nkosibomvu Primary School for 2027

Nkosibomvu 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
Ndlantaka Location, Tabankulu, 5090
Postal
P.o.box 178 , Tabankulu, 5130
Telephone
083 720 9557
EMIS number
200500911

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkosibomvu 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 Nkosibomvu Primary School directly, on 083 720 9557, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkosibomvu 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 Nkosibomvu Primary School the best school in Tabankulu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkosibomvu 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 Tabankulu besides Nkosibomvu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tabankulu, including Mnceba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nkosibomvu Primary School?
Nkosibomvu Primary School reported 136 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Nkosibomvu Primary School?
No. Nkosibomvu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nkosibomvu Primary School a public or private school?
Nkosibomvu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkosibomvu Primary School?
You can call 083 720 9557. It is located at Ndlantaka Location, Tabankulu, 5090.
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