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Nqadu Primary School

Public primary school · Tsolo, Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Tsolo, Qumbu, Nqadu Primary 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 Nqadu Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Nqadu Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tsolo, Qumbu. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

154
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nqadu Primary 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

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Nqadu Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nqadu Primary School, 2,172 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqadu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqadu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Nqadu Primary School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqadu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqadu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Nqadu Primary School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqadu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqadu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Nqadu Primary School, 1,910 compared with 154, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Nqadu Primary School, 1,870 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqadu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqadu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

Zooming into Qumbu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nqadu Primary School.

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Nqadu Primary School's 154; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nqadu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nqadu Primary School, 1,468 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqadu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqadu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nqadu Primary School, 1,332 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqadu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqadu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nqadu Primary School, 1,294 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqadu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqadu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 994 learners against Nqadu Primary School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqadu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqadu 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 Nqadu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Nqadu 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
Qolombane A/A, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P.o.box 141, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
073 139 2075
EMIS number
200400840

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nqadu 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 Nqadu Primary School directly, on 073 139 2075, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nqadu 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 Nqadu Primary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nqadu 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 Qumbu besides Nqadu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nqadu Primary School?
Nqadu Primary School reported 154 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Nqadu Primary School?
No. Nqadu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nqadu Primary School a public or private school?
Nqadu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nqadu Primary School?
You can call 073 139 2075. It is located at Qolombane A/A, Tsolo, 5170.
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