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Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School

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

Nxukhwebe Higher 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 Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Fort Beaufort, Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

134
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole West district

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

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School's 134; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxukhwebe Higher 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 Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School's 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxukhwebe Higher 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 Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School's 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxukhwebe Higher 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 Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School's 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School, 933 compared with 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxukhwebe Higher 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 teaches considerably more learners than Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School, 801 compared with 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton (Ucc) Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 768 learners against Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School's 134; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhululeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 767 learners against Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School's 134; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 62.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fort Beaufort Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School, 674 compared with 134, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nqaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School, 654 compared with 134, 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 Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School for 2027

Nxukhwebe Higher 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
Healdtown Institution, Fort Beaufort, Healdtown, 5730
Postal
P.o.healdtown, Healdtown, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Telephone
078 392 0928
EMIS number
200100601

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nxukhwebe Higher 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 Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School directly, on 078 392 0928, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nxukhwebe Higher 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 Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School the best school in Fort Beaufort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nxukhwebe Higher 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 Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Fort Beaufort, including Thubalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School?
Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School reported 134 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School?
No. Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School a public or private school?
Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nxukhwebe Higher Primary School?
You can call 078 392 0928. It is located at Healdtown Institution, Fort Beaufort, Healdtown, 5730.
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