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Nqonqweni Primary School

Public primary school · Berlin General, Berlin, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nqonqweni Primary School, a public primary school serving Berlin General, Berlin. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Nqonqweni Primary School is a public primary school in Berlin General, Berlin. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

291
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nqonqweni 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

Buffalo City district

Here is how Nqonqweni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Nqonqweni Primary School's 291; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqonqweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqonqweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Nqonqweni Primary School, 2,087 compared with 291; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nqonqweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqonqweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nqonqweni Primary School, 2,067 compared with 291; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqonqweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqonqweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Nqonqweni Primary School's 291; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqonqweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqonqweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Nqonqweni Primary School's 291; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqonqweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Berlin

Zooming into Berlin, here are 4 other schools to compare against Nqonqweni Primary School.

  • Silimela Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 516 learners against Nqonqweni Primary School's 291; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqonqweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqonqweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Child's World Primary School is a similar size to Nqonqweni Primary School, with 259 learners against 291, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Fort Murray Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 85 learners against Nqonqweni Primary School's 291, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zukile Combined Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 82 learners against Nqonqweni Primary School's 291; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nqonqweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Nqonqweni Primary School for 2027

Nqonqweni 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
Nqonqweni Location, Berlin, 5660
Postal
P. O. Box 14, Nqonqweni Location, Berlin, 5660
Telephone
043 289 0986
EMIS number
200200644

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nqonqweni 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 Nqonqweni Primary School directly, on 043 289 0986, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nqonqweni 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 Nqonqweni Primary School the best school in Berlin?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nqonqweni 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 Berlin besides Nqonqweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Berlin, including Silimela Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nqonqweni Primary School?
Nqonqweni Primary School reported 291 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Nqonqweni Primary School?
No. Nqonqweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nqonqweni Primary School a public or private school?
Nqonqweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nqonqweni Primary School?
You can call 043 289 0986. It is located at Nqonqweni Location, Berlin, 5660.
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