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Nothonto Primary School

Public primary school · Fort Beuafort, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Nothonto Primary School is a public primary school based in Fort Beuafort, Fort Beaufort. 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 Nothonto Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Fort Beuafort, Fort Beaufort, Nothonto Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

217
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Nothonto Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Nothonto Primary School's 217; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nothonto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nothonto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Nothonto Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nothonto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nothonto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Nothonto Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nothonto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nothonto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Nothonto Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nothonto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nothonto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Nothonto Primary School, 933 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nothonto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nothonto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Fort Beaufort

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

  • Thubalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nothonto Primary School, 801 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nothonto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nothonto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton (Ucc) Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 768 learners against Nothonto Primary School's 217; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nothonto Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhululeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 767 learners against Nothonto Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nothonto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 62.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nothonto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fort Beaufort Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nothonto Primary School, 674 compared with 217, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nqaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nothonto Primary School, 654 compared with 217, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Nothonto Primary School for 2027

Nothonto 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
Mlalandle Location, Fort Beaufort, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Postal
P.o Box 529, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Telephone
083 695 4442
EMIS number
200100590

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nothonto 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 Nothonto Primary School directly, on 083 695 4442, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nothonto Primary 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 Nothonto Primary School the best school in Fort Beaufort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nothonto 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 Fort Beaufort besides Nothonto Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Fort Beaufort, including Thubalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nothonto Primary School?
Nothonto Primary School reported 217 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Nothonto Primary School?
No. Nothonto Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nothonto Primary School a public or private school?
Nothonto Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nothonto Primary School?
You can call 083 695 4442. It is located at Mlalandle Location, Fort Beaufort, Fort Beaufort, 5720.
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