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Phumlani Primary School

Public primary school · Whittlesea, Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Phumlani Primary School, a public primary school serving Whittlesea, Queenstown. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Phumlani Primary School is a public primary school in Whittlesea, Queenstown. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

249
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phumlani 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Phumlani Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Phumlani Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumlani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumlani 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 Phumlani Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumlani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumlani 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 Phumlani Primary School's 249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Phumlani Primary School's 249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Phumlani Primary School, 1,267 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumlani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumlani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

Zooming into Queenstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phumlani Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Phumlani Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumlani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumlani 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 Phumlani Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumlani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumlani 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 Phumlani Primary School's 249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Phumlani Primary School, 1,267 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumlani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumlani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Phumlani Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumlani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumlani 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 Phumlani Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Phumlani 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
Khwezi Village, Ntabethemba, 5365
Postal
P/Bag X 306, Whittlesea, 5360
Telephone
040 845 1149
EMIS number
200600672

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phumlani 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 Phumlani Primary School directly, on 040 845 1149, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phumlani 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 Phumlani Primary School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phumlani 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 Queenstown besides Phumlani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Phumlani Primary School?
Phumlani Primary School reported 249 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Phumlani Primary School?
No. Phumlani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phumlani Primary School a public or private school?
Phumlani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phumlani Primary School?
You can call 040 845 1149. It is located at Khwezi Village, Ntabethemba, 5365.
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