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Phindubuye Primary School

Public primary school · Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Phindubuye Primary School is a public primary school in Kwanobuhle, Kariega. 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 Phindubuye Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Phindubuye Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

553
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Phindubuye Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Phindubuye Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Phindubuye Primary School's 553; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phindubuye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phindubuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Phindubuye Primary School's 553; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phindubuye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phindubuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Phindubuye Primary School's 553; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phindubuye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phindubuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Phindubuye Primary School's 553; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phindubuye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phindubuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Phindubuye Primary School's 553, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Uitenhage Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,338 learners against Phindubuye Primary School's 553, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phindubuye Primary School, 1,275 compared with 553; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phindubuye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phindubuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,249 learners against Phindubuye Primary School's 553; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phindubuye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phindubuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,233 learners against Phindubuye Primary School's 553; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phindubuye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phindubuye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Phindubuye Primary School's 553, 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 Phindubuye Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Phindubuye 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
1 Freemantle Street, Kwa-Nobuhle, Kariega, 6242
Postal
P O Box 468, Uitenhage, 6230
Telephone
041 977 1992
EMIS number
200100629

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phindubuye 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 Phindubuye Primary School directly, on 041 977 1992, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phindubuye 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 Phindubuye Primary School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phindubuye 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 Kariega besides Phindubuye Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phindubuye Primary School?
Phindubuye Primary School reported 553 learners and 18 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 Phindubuye Primary School?
No. Phindubuye Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phindubuye Primary School a public or private school?
Phindubuye Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phindubuye Primary School?
You can call 041 977 1992. It is located at 1 Freemantle Street, Kwa-Nobuhle, Kariega, 6242.
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