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Ntshingeni Primary School

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

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

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Ntshingeni Primary School is a public primary school in Cofimvaba. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

178
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ntshingeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Ntshingeni Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshingeni Primary School, 1,527 compared with 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshingeni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Ntshingeni Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshingeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshingeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshingeni Primary School, 1,400 compared with 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshingeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshingeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshingeni Primary School, 1,310 compared with 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshingeni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshingeni Primary School, 1,219 compared with 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshingeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshingeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

Zooming into Cofimvaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ntshingeni Primary School.

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshingeni Primary School, 1,400 compared with 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshingeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshingeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 955 learners against Ntshingeni Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshingeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshingeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshingeni Primary School, 887 compared with 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshingeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshingeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshingeni Primary School, 684 compared with 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshingeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntshingeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntshingeni Primary School, 618 compared with 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntshingeni Primary School; 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 Ntshingeni Primary School for 2027

Because Ntshingeni Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ntshingeni A\A, Cofimvaba, 5328
Postal
Marks, Cofimvaba, 5328
Telephone
060 503 1803
EMIS number
200601054

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ntshingeni 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 Ntshingeni Primary School directly, on 060 503 1803, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ntshingeni 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 Ntshingeni Primary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ntshingeni 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 Cofimvaba besides Ntshingeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Ntshingeni Primary School?
Ntshingeni Primary School reported 178 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Ntshingeni Primary School?
No. Ntshingeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ntshingeni Primary School a public or private school?
Ntshingeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ntshingeni Primary School?
You can call 060 503 1803. It is located at Ntshingeni A\A, Cofimvaba, 5328.
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