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Phakamani Primary School

Public primary school · Lady Frere, Cala, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Phakamani Primary School, a public primary school serving Lady Frere, Cala. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Phakamani Primary School is a public primary school in Lady Frere, Cala. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

63
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phakamani 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

Here is how Phakamani Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Phakamani Primary School's 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakamani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakamani 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 Phakamani Primary School's 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakamani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakamani 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 Phakamani Primary School's 63, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Phakamani Primary School's 63, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Primary School, 1,267 compared with 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakamani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakamani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cala

Zooming into Cala, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phakamani Primary School.

  • Cala Village Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Primary School, 1,213 compared with 63; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phakamani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakamani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Horizon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Primary School, 954 compared with 63, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • L M Silingela Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Primary School, 952 compared with 63, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cala Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Primary School, 930 compared with 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakamani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakamani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Primary School, 511 compared with 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakamani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakamani 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 Phakamani Primary School for 2027

Phakamani 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
Box 34, Indwe, 5445
Postal
P O Box 34, Indwe, 5445
Telephone
076 453 2922
EMIS number
200600997

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phakamani 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 Phakamani Primary School directly, on 076 453 2922, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phakamani 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 Phakamani Primary School the best school in Cala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phakamani 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 Cala besides Phakamani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cala, including Cala Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phakamani Primary School?
Phakamani Primary School reported 63 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Phakamani Primary School?
No. Phakamani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phakamani Primary School a public or private school?
Phakamani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phakamani Primary School?
You can call 076 453 2922. It is located at Box 34, Indwe, 5445.
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