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Nobubele Public School

Public primary school · Tarkastad, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Nobubele Public School is a public primary school based in Tarkastad. 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 Nobubele Public School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tarkastad, Nobubele Public School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

408
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Nobubele Public School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Nobubele Public School, 1,607 compared with 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nobubele Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nobubele Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Nobubele Public School, 1,410 compared with 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nobubele Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nobubele Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nobubele Public School, 1,349 compared with 408, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nobubele Public School, 1,348 compared with 408, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Nobubele Public School's 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nobubele Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nobubele Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tarkastad

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

  • Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 575 learners against Nobubele Public School's 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nobubele Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nobubele Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tarkastad High School sits in roughly the same size range as Nobubele Public School, at 548 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nobubele Public School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nobubele Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tarkastad Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nobubele Public School, at 389 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nkosiyakhe Senior Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 268 learners against Nobubele Public School's 408, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Waayplaatz Primary School teaches fewer learners than Nobubele Public School, 84 compared with 408, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Nobubele Public School for 2027

Nobubele Public 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
189 Bhali Street, Zola Location, Tarkastad, 5370
Postal
P O Box 152, Zola Location, Tarkastad, 5370
Telephone
045 846 0056
EMIS number
200600592

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nobubele Public 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 Nobubele Public School directly, on 045 846 0056, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nobubele Public 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 Nobubele Public School the best school in Tarkastad?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nobubele Public 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 Tarkastad besides Nobubele Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Tarkastad, including Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nobubele Public School?
Nobubele Public School reported 408 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Nobubele Public School?
No. Nobubele Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nobubele Public School a public or private school?
Nobubele Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nobubele Public School?
You can call 045 846 0056. It is located at 189 Bhali Street, Zola Location, Tarkastad, 5370.
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