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Nowisile Primary Junior School

Public primary school · Cofimvaba, Ncora, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nowisile Primary Junior School, a public primary school serving Cofimvaba, Ncora. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Nowisile Primary Junior School is a public primary school in Cofimvaba, Ncora. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

103
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nowisile Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Nowisile Primary Junior School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nowisile Primary Junior School, 1,527 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nowisile Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Nowisile Primary Junior School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nowisile Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nowisile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Nowisile Primary Junior School, 1,400 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nowisile Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nowisile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nowisile Primary Junior School, 1,310 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nowisile Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nowisile Primary Junior School, 1,219 compared with 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nowisile Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nowisile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ncora

Zooming into Ncora, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nowisile Primary Junior School.

  • Zwelandile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 654 learners against Nowisile Primary Junior School's 103; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nowisile Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nowisile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncora Flats Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 289 learners against Nowisile Primary Junior School's 103, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dabulamanzi Senior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nowisile Primary Junior School, at 101 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ngqwashu Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nowisile Primary Junior School, at 81 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nowisile Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Qumanco Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 70 learners against Nowisile Primary Junior School's 103, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Nowisile Primary Junior School for 2027

Nowisile Primary Junior 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
Qumancoa/A, Cofimvaba, 5403
Postal
P.o. Box 95, Ncora, 5403
Telephone
082 475 9689
EMIS number
200600626

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nowisile Primary Junior 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 Nowisile Primary Junior School directly, on 082 475 9689, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nowisile Primary Junior 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 Nowisile Primary Junior School the best school in Ncora?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nowisile Primary Junior 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 Ncora besides Nowisile Primary Junior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Ncora, including Zwelandile Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nowisile Primary Junior School?
Nowisile Primary Junior School reported 103 learners and 6 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 Nowisile Primary Junior School?
No. Nowisile Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nowisile Primary Junior School a public or private school?
Nowisile Primary Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nowisile Primary Junior School?
You can call 082 475 9689. It is located at Qumancoa/A, Cofimvaba, 5403.
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