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Patekile Primary School

Public primary school · Bizana, Port Edward, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)

In Bizana, Port Edward, Patekile 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 Patekile Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Patekile Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Bizana, Port Edward. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

402
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Patekile 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

Alfred Nzo East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo East district with Patekile Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Patekile Primary School's 402; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Patekile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Patekile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Patekile Primary School, 1,924 compared with 402; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Patekile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Patekile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,853 learners against Patekile Primary School's 402; is a public combined school, a different phase than Patekile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Patekile Primary School, 1,731 compared with 402; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Patekile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Patekile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,613 learners against Patekile Primary School's 402, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Port Edward

Zooming into Port Edward, here are 5 other schools to compare against Patekile Primary School.

  • Gumzana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,442 learners against Patekile Primary School's 402; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Patekile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Patekile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ebenezer Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Patekile Primary School's 402; is a public combined school, a different phase than Patekile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vulindlela Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Patekile Primary School, 993 compared with 402; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Patekile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Patekile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Stanford Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 619 learners against Patekile Primary School's 402, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical School is a similar size to Patekile Primary School, with 448 learners against 402; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Patekile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Patekile 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 Patekile Primary School for 2027

Patekile 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
Imizizi A/A, Hlolweni Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
P.o. Box 938, P0Rtedward , Bizana, 4295,
Telephone
073 162 2111
EMIS number
200501009

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Patekile 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 Patekile Primary School directly, on 073 162 2111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Patekile 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 Patekile Primary School the best school in Port Edward?
No matric pass rate is on record for Patekile 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 Port Edward besides Patekile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Edward, including Gumzana Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Patekile Primary School?
Patekile Primary School reported 402 learners and 13 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 Patekile Primary School?
No. Patekile Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Patekile Primary School a public or private school?
Patekile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Patekile Primary School?
You can call 073 162 2111. It is located at Imizizi A/A, Hlolweni Location, Bizana, 4800.
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