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Nkosinathi Primary School

Public primary school · Berlin, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Nkosinathi Primary School is a public primary school based in Berlin, East London. 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 Nkosinathi Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Berlin, East London, Nkosinathi Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

292
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Nkosinathi Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Nkosinathi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Nkosinathi Primary School, 2,355 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosinathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosinathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Nkosinathi Primary School's 292; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkosinathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosinathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Nkosinathi Primary School's 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosinathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosinathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Nkosinathi Primary School, 1,507 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosinathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosinathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Nkosinathi Primary School, 1,440 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosinathi Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Nkosinathi Primary School, 2,355 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosinathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosinathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Nkosinathi Primary School's 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosinathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkosinathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Nkosinathi Primary School, 1,440 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkosinathi Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkosinathi Primary School, 1,396 compared with 292, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Nkosinathi Primary School's 292, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Nkosinathi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Nkosinathi 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
2243 Biko Road, Lingelitsha, Berlin, 5660
Postal
P O Box 369, King Wm's Town, 5600
Telephone
043 289 0933
EMIS number
200200979

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkosinathi 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 Nkosinathi Primary School directly, on 043 289 0933, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkosinathi 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 Nkosinathi Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkosinathi 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 East London besides Nkosinathi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Nkosinathi Primary School?
Nkosinathi Primary School reported 292 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Nkosinathi Primary School?
No. Nkosinathi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nkosinathi Primary School a public or private school?
Nkosinathi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkosinathi Primary School?
You can call 043 289 0933. It is located at 2243 Biko Road, Lingelitsha, Berlin, 5660.
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