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Nyalabane Primary School

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

In Commando Drift Cradock, Cradock, Nyalabane 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 Nyalabane Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Nyalabane Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Commando Drift Cradock, Cradock. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

20
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nyalabane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Nyalabane Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Nyalabane Primary School's 20; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nyalabane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nyalabane 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 Nyalabane Primary School's 20; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nyalabane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nyalabane 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 Nyalabane Primary School's 20, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Nyalabane Primary School's 20, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Nyalabane Primary School, 1,267 compared with 20; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nyalabane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nyalabane 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 Nyalabane Primary School.

  • Michausdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nyalabane Primary School, 1,125 compared with 20; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nyalabane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nyalabane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • J A Calata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nyalabane Primary School, 1,120 compared with 20; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nyalabane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nyalabane 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 Nyalabane Primary School's 20, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Michausdal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 913 learners against Nyalabane Primary School's 20, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matthew Goniwe Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 902 learners against Nyalabane Primary School's 20; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nyalabane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nyalabane 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 Nyalabane Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Nyalabane 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
Welgedacht Farm, Commando Drift, Cradock, 5880
Postal
P.o. Box 365, Commando Drift, Cradock, 5880
EMIS number
200600646

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nyalabane Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Nyalabane Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Nyalabane 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 Nyalabane Primary School the best school in Cradock?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nyalabane 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 Nyalabane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cradock, including Michausdal Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nyalabane Primary School?
Nyalabane Primary School reported 20 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Nyalabane Primary School?
No. Nyalabane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nyalabane Primary School a public or private school?
Nyalabane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nyalabane Primary School?
It is located at Welgedacht Farm, Commando Drift, Cradock, 5880.
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