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Qhayiya Primary School

Public primary school · Bathurst, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Qhayiya Primary School, a public primary school serving Bathurst, Port Alfred. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Qhayiya Primary School is a public primary school in Bathurst, Port Alfred. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

795
Learners
24
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Qhayiya Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Sarah Baartman district

5 other schools in Sarah Baartman district, for comparison against Qhayiya Primary School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qhayiya Primary School, 1,897 compared with 795; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhayiya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhayiya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against Qhayiya Primary School's 795; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhayiya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhayiya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Qhayiya Primary School, 1,653 compared with 795; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qhayiya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhayiya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Qhayiya Primary School, 1,514 compared with 795, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Qhayiya Primary School's 795; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhayiya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhayiya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Port Alfred

Zooming into Port Alfred, here are 5 other schools to compare against Qhayiya Primary School.

  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Qhayiya Primary School, 1,653 compared with 795; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qhayiya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhayiya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nomzamo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Qhayiya Primary School, at 1,068 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhayiya Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhayiya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mtyobo Public Primary School is a similar size to Qhayiya Primary School, with 962 learners against 795, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Port Alfred High School is a similar size to Qhayiya Primary School, with 790 learners against 795; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhayiya Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhayiya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Port Alfred Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Qhayiya Primary School, with 669 learners against 795; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qhayiya Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Qhayiya Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Qhayiya 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
822 Machelana Street, Nolukhanyo Township, Bathurst, 6166
Postal
P.o. Box 6 Nolukhanyo Township, Bathurst, 6166
Telephone
086 180 0110
EMIS number
200100639

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qhayiya 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 Qhayiya Primary School directly, on 086 180 0110, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qhayiya 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 Qhayiya Primary School the best school in Port Alfred?
No matric pass rate is on record for Qhayiya 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 Alfred besides Qhayiya Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Port Alfred, including Kuyasa Combined School.
How big are the classes at Qhayiya Primary School?
Qhayiya Primary School reported 795 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Qhayiya Primary School?
No. Qhayiya Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Qhayiya Primary School a public or private school?
Qhayiya Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qhayiya Primary School?
You can call 086 180 0110. It is located at 822 Machelana Street, Nolukhanyo Township, Bathurst, 6166.
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