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Nqaba Primary School

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

Nqaba Primary School is a public primary school in Fort Beaufort. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Nqaba Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Fort Beaufort, Nqaba Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

654
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

Here is how Nqaba Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Nqaba Primary School's 654; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nqaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqaba 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 Nqaba Primary School's 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqaba 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 Nqaba Primary School's 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqaba 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 Nqaba Primary School's 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Nqaba Primary School, 933 compared with 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqaba 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 is a similar size to Nqaba Primary School, with 801 learners against 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton (Ucc) Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Nqaba Primary School, at 768 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nqaba Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhululeka Secondary School is a similar size to Nqaba Primary School, with 767 learners against 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 62.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fort Beaufort Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nqaba Primary School, at 674 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ilingelabantu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nqaba Primary School, at 495 learners, 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 Nqaba Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Nqaba Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Qeqe Street, Dorrington Location, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Postal
P O Box 119, Fort Beaufort, 5720
EMIS number
200100591

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nqaba Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Nqaba Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Nqaba 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 Nqaba Primary School the best school in Fort Beaufort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nqaba 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 Nqaba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Fort Beaufort, including Thubalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nqaba Primary School?
Nqaba Primary School reported 654 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Nqaba Primary School?
No. Nqaba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nqaba Primary School a public or private school?
Nqaba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nqaba Primary School?
It is located at Qeqe Street, Dorrington Location, Fort Beaufort, 5720.
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