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Qamba Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Port St Johns, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Qamba Senior Primary School is a public primary school based in Port St Johns. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Qamba Senior Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Port St Johns, Qamba Senior Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

101
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Qamba Senior Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Qamba Senior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Qamba Senior Primary School's 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qamba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qamba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Qamba Senior Primary School's 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qamba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qamba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qamba Senior Primary School, 1,664 compared with 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qamba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qamba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qamba Senior Primary School, 1,657 compared with 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qamba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qamba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qamba Senior Primary School, 1,646 compared with 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qamba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qamba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Port St Johns

And within Port St Johns itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Sobaba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qamba Senior Primary School, 983 compared with 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qamba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 72.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qamba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Roman Catholic Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 896 learners against Qamba Senior Primary School's 101; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qamba Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 879 learners against Qamba Senior Primary School's 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qamba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qamba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majali Technical Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 819 learners against Qamba Senior Primary School's 101; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qamba Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 67.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qamba Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Port St Johns Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qamba Senior Primary School, 782 compared with 101; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qamba Senior Primary School; 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 Qamba Senior Primary School for 2027

Qamba Senior 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
Emawosheni A/A, Port St Johns, 5120
Postal
P O Tombo, Port St Johns, 5120
Telephone
078 321 5171
EMIS number
200400934

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qamba Senior 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 Qamba Senior Primary School directly, on 078 321 5171, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qamba Senior 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 Qamba Senior Primary School the best school in Port St Johns?
No matric pass rate is on record for Qamba Senior 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 Port St Johns besides Qamba Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port St Johns, including Sobaba Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Qamba Senior Primary School?
Qamba Senior Primary School reported 101 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Qamba Senior Primary School?
No. Qamba Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Qamba Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Qamba Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qamba Senior Primary School?
You can call 078 321 5171. It is located at Emawosheni A/A, Port St Johns, 5120.
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