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Nompumelelo Primary School

Public primary school · Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

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

Nompumelelo Primary School is a public primary school in Idutywa. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

68
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nompumelelo 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

Amathole East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole East district with Nompumelelo Primary School.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Nompumelelo Primary School, 1,728 compared with 68; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Nompumelelo Primary School's 68; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Nompumelelo Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Nompumelelo Primary School, 1,558 compared with 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nompumelelo Primary School, 1,145 compared with 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Idutywa

Zooming into Idutywa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nompumelelo Primary School.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Nompumelelo Primary School, 1,728 compared with 68; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Nompumelelo Primary School's 68; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Nompumelelo Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nompumelelo Primary School, 1,073 compared with 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Colosa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 889 learners against Nompumelelo Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo 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 Nompumelelo Primary School for 2027

Nompumelelo 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
Silityiwa A/A, Bolotwa A/A, Idutywa, 5000
Postal
P O Box 166, Idutywa, 5000
Telephone
073 157 8146
EMIS number
200300481

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nompumelelo 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 Nompumelelo Primary School directly, on 073 157 8146, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nompumelelo 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 Nompumelelo Primary School the best school in Idutywa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nompumelelo 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 Idutywa besides Nompumelelo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Idutywa, including Mida School.
How big are the classes at Nompumelelo Primary School?
Nompumelelo Primary School reported 68 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Nompumelelo Primary School?
No. Nompumelelo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nompumelelo Primary School a public or private school?
Nompumelelo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nompumelelo Primary School?
You can call 073 157 8146. It is located at Silityiwa A/A, Bolotwa A/A, Idutywa, 5000.
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