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Philemon Primary School

Public primary school · Tsomo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Tsomo, Philemon 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 Philemon Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Philemon Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tsomo. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

123
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Philemon 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

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Philemon Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Philemon Primary School, 1,527 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philemon Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Philemon Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philemon Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philemon Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Philemon Primary School, 1,400 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philemon Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philemon Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Philemon Primary School, 1,310 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philemon Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Philemon Primary School, 1,219 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philemon Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philemon Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsomo

Zooming into Tsomo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Philemon Primary School.

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Philemon Primary School, 833 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philemon Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philemon Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 772 learners against Philemon Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philemon Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philemon Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Philemon Primary School, 707 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philemon Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philemon Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Step Ahead Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Philemon Primary School, 676 compared with 123, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 583 learners against Philemon Primary School's 123, and is a combined 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 Philemon Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Philemon 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
Mdeni Loc Gqogqorha A/A, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P O Box 693, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone
083 358 6222
EMIS number
200300539

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Philemon 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 Philemon Primary School directly, on 083 358 6222, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Philemon 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 Philemon Primary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Philemon 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 Tsomo besides Philemon Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Philemon Primary School?
Philemon Primary School reported 123 learners and 6 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 Philemon Primary School?
No. Philemon Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Philemon Primary School a public or private school?
Philemon Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Philemon Primary School?
You can call 083 358 6222. It is located at Mdeni Loc Gqogqorha A/A, Tsomo, 5400.
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