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Nxuba Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Lingelihle, Cradock, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nxuba Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Lingelihle, Cradock. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Nxuba Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Nxuba Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Lingelihle, Cradock. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

338
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nxuba Senior 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

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Nxuba Senior Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Nxuba Senior Primary School's 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nxuba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxuba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Nxuba Senior Primary School's 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nxuba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxuba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Nxuba Senior Primary School's 338, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Nxuba Senior Primary School's 338, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Nxuba Senior Primary School, 1,267 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nxuba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxuba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cradock

Zooming into Cradock, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nxuba Senior Primary School.

  • Michausdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nxuba Senior Primary School, 1,125 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nxuba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxuba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • J A Calata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nxuba Senior Primary School, 1,120 compared with 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nxuba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxuba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Carinus Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,032 learners against Nxuba Senior Primary School's 338, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Michausdal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 913 learners against Nxuba Senior Primary School's 338, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matthew Goniwe Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 902 learners against Nxuba Senior Primary School's 338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nxuba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxuba Senior 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 Nxuba Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Nxuba Senior 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
Et Hembeni Street, Lingelihle Township, Cradock, 5880
Postal
Po Box 516, Cradock, 5880
Telephone
074 830 3732
EMIS number
200600645

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nxuba Senior 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 Nxuba Senior Primary School directly, on 074 830 3732, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nxuba Senior 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 Nxuba Senior Primary School the best school in Cradock?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nxuba Senior 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 Cradock besides Nxuba Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cradock, including Michausdal Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nxuba Senior Primary School?
Nxuba Senior Primary School reported 338 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Nxuba Senior Primary School?
No. Nxuba Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nxuba Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Nxuba Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nxuba Senior Primary School?
You can call 074 830 3732. It is located at Et Hembeni Street, Lingelihle Township, Cradock, 5880.
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