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Nompumelelo Public School

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

In East London, Nompumelelo Public 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 Nompumelelo Public School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Nompumelelo Public School is a public primary school serving families in and around East London. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

999
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nompumelelo Public 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

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Nompumelelo Public School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Nompumelelo Public School's 999; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Nompumelelo Public School, 2,087 compared with 999; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nompumelelo Public School, 2,067 compared with 999; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Nompumelelo Public School's 999; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Nompumelelo Public School's 999; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nompumelelo Public School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Nompumelelo Public School's 999; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nompumelelo Public School, 2,067 compared with 999; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nompumelelo Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Nompumelelo Public School's 999; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nompumelelo Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nompumelelo Public School, at 1,396 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nompumelelo Public School, at 1,372 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Public School for 2027

Nompumelelo 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
Nompumelelo Primary School, Malunga Street, Duncan Village, 5216
Postal
P.o.box 4041, Duncan Village, East London, 5216
Telephone
043 849 5002
EMIS number
200200611

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nompumelelo 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 Nompumelelo Public School directly, on 043 849 5002, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nompumelelo Public 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 Public School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nompumelelo 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 East London besides Nompumelelo Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Nompumelelo Public School?
Nompumelelo Public School reported 999 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Public School?
No. Nompumelelo Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nompumelelo Public School a public or private school?
Nompumelelo Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nompumelelo Public School?
You can call 043 849 5002. It is located at Nompumelelo Primary School, Malunga Street, Duncan Village, 5216.
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