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Nompucuko Primary School

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

In Lady Frere, Nompucuko Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Nompucuko Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Nompucuko Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Lady Frere. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

217
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nompucuko Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Chris Hani West district

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

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Nompucuko Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompucuko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompucuko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Nompucuko Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompucuko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompucuko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Nompucuko Primary School's 217, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Nompucuko Primary School's 217, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Nompucuko Primary School, 1,267 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompucuko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompucuko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lady Frere

Zooming into Lady Frere, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nompucuko Primary School.

  • Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 789 learners against Nompucuko Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompucuko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompucuko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lady Frere Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Nompucuko Primary School, 744 compared with 217, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mount Arthur Girls High School teaches considerably more learners than Nompucuko Primary School, 555 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompucuko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 75.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompucuko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tambekile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 509 learners against Nompucuko Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompucuko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompucuko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cacadu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 495 learners against Nompucuko Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompucuko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompucuko 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 Nompucuko Primary School for 2027

Nompucuko 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
Municipal Location, Lady Frere, 5410
Postal
P.o. Box 172, Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410
Telephone
078 777 7874
EMIS number
200600604

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nompucuko 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 Nompucuko Primary School directly, on 078 777 7874, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nompucuko 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 Nompucuko Primary School the best school in Lady Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nompucuko 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 Lady Frere besides Nompucuko Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lady Frere, including Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nompucuko Primary School?
Nompucuko Primary School reported 217 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Nompucuko Primary School?
No. Nompucuko Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nompucuko Primary School a public or private school?
Nompucuko Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nompucuko Primary School?
You can call 078 777 7874. It is located at Municipal Location, Lady Frere, 5410.
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