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Phahameng Primary School

Public primary school · Masakhane Township, Jamestown, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Phahameng Primary School, a public primary school serving Masakhane Township, Jamestown. 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 Phahameng Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Phahameng Primary School is a public primary school in Masakhane Township, Jamestown. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

886
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phahameng 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

Joe Gqabi district

Here is how Phahameng Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Joe Gqabi district.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Phahameng Primary School's 886, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Phahameng Primary School's 886, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phahameng Primary School, 1,666 compared with 886; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phahameng Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Phahameng Primary School, 1,497 compared with 886; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phahameng Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phahameng Primary School, 1,490 compared with 886; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phahameng Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Jamestown

Zooming into Jamestown, here are 2 other schools to compare against Phahameng Primary School.

  • Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 583 learners against Phahameng Primary School's 886; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phahameng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phahameng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hilltop Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 39 learners against Phahameng Primary School's 886, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Phahameng Primary School for 2027

Phahameng 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
643 Mzingisi Street, Jamestown, Jamestown, 9742
Postal
P O Box 71, Jamestown,
Telephone
051 641 0861
EMIS number
200600666

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phahameng 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 Phahameng Primary School directly, on 051 641 0861, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phahameng 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 Phahameng Primary School the best school in Jamestown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phahameng 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 Jamestown besides Phahameng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Jamestown, including Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phahameng Primary School?
Phahameng Primary School reported 886 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Phahameng Primary School?
No. Phahameng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phahameng Primary School a public or private school?
Phahameng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phahameng Primary School?
You can call 051 641 0861. It is located at 643 Mzingisi Street, Jamestown, Jamestown, 9742.
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