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Phakama Primary School

Public primary school · Middledrift, Debe Nek, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Phakama Primary School is a public primary school in Middledrift, Debe Nek. 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 Phakama Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Middledrift, Debe Nek, Phakama Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

18
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Phakama Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Phakama Primary School's 18; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama 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 Phakama Primary School's 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama 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 Phakama Primary School's 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama 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 Phakama Primary School's 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 933 compared with 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Debe Nek

And within Debe Nek itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Siseko Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 267 compared with 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 244 compared with 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 57.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kulile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 212 compared with 18; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 69.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sabane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 177 learners against Phakama Primary School's 18, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Zihlahleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 165 learners against Phakama Primary School's 18, 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 Phakama Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Phakama 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
Qutubeni Location, Debe Nek, Debe Nek, 5604
Postal
P O Box 94, Debe Nek, 5604
Telephone
064 546 6162
EMIS number
200200680

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phakama 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 Phakama Primary School directly, on 064 546 6162, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phakama 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 Phakama Primary School the best school in Debe Nek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phakama 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 Debe Nek besides Phakama Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Debe Nek, including Siseko Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phakama Primary School?
Phakama Primary School reported 18 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Phakama Primary School?
No. Phakama Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phakama Primary School a public or private school?
Phakama Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phakama Primary School?
You can call 064 546 6162. It is located at Qutubeni Location, Debe Nek, Debe Nek, 5604.
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