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Nkqubela Primary School

Public primary school · Nkqubela, Robertson, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Nkqubela Primary School, a public primary school serving Nkqubela, Robertson. 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 Nkqubela Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Nkqubela Primary School is a public primary school in Nkqubela, Robertson. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,014
Learners
30
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkqubela 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

Cape Winelands district

Here is how Nkqubela Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkqubela Primary School, 1,957 compared with 1,014, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Nkqubela Primary School's 1,014; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkqubela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkqubela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Nkqubela Primary School's 1,014; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkqubela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkqubela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkqubela Primary School, 1,747 compared with 1,014; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkqubela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkqubela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkqubela Primary School, 1,739 compared with 1,014; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkqubela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkqubela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Robertson

Zooming into Robertson, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nkqubela Primary School.

  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkqubela Primary School, 1,739 compared with 1,014; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkqubela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkqubela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dagbreek Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkqubela Primary School, at 1,361 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • De Villiers Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkqubela Primary School, at 940 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vergesig Primary School is a similar size to Nkqubela Primary School, with 932 learners against 1,014; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Nkqubela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Masakheke Combined School is a similar size to Nkqubela Primary School, with 877 learners against 1,014; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkqubela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 67.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkqubela 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 Nkqubela Primary School for 2027

Because Nkqubela Primary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
33 Mokweni Street Nkqubela Robertson 6705
Postal
33 Mokweni Street Nkqubela Robertson 6705
Telephone
023 626 1543
EMIS number
128048365

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkqubela 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 Nkqubela Primary School directly, on 023 626 1543, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkqubela 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 Nkqubela Primary School the best school in Robertson?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkqubela 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 Robertson besides Nkqubela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Robertson, including Langeberg SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Nkqubela Primary School?
Nkqubela Primary School reported 1,014 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Nkqubela Primary School?
No. Nkqubela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nkqubela Primary School a public or private school?
Nkqubela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkqubela Primary School?
You can call 023 626 1543. It is located at 33 Mokweni Street Nkqubela Robertson 6705.
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