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Qhiphu Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Tabankulu, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Qhiphu Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Tabankulu. 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 Qhiphu Senior Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tabankulu, Qhiphu Senior Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

119
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Qhiphu Senior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Qhiphu Senior Primary School's 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhiphu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhiphu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Qhiphu Senior Primary School's 119; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qhiphu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qhiphu Senior Primary School, 1,671 compared with 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhiphu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhiphu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qhiphu Senior Primary School, 1,658 compared with 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhiphu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhiphu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qhiphu Senior Primary School, 1,612 compared with 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhiphu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhiphu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tabankulu

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

  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qhiphu Senior Primary School, 1,671 compared with 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhiphu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhiphu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qhiphu Senior Primary School, 1,308 compared with 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhiphu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhiphu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,300 learners against Qhiphu Senior Primary School's 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhiphu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhiphu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qhiphu Senior Primary School, 1,283 compared with 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhiphu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhiphu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dumezweni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Qhiphu Senior Primary School's 119; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qhiphu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qhiphu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Qhiphu Senior Primary School for 2027

Qhiphu 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
Ntabeni Locality, Mbangweni A/A, Tabankulu, 5090
Postal
P O Box 254, Tabankulu, 5130
Telephone
072 135 6738
EMIS number
200501045

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qhiphu 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 Qhiphu Senior Primary School directly, on 072 135 6738, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qhiphu 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 Qhiphu Senior Primary School the best school in Tabankulu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Qhiphu 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 Tabankulu besides Qhiphu Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tabankulu, including Mnceba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Qhiphu Senior Primary School?
Qhiphu Senior Primary School reported 119 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Qhiphu Senior Primary School?
No. Qhiphu Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Qhiphu Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Qhiphu Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qhiphu Senior Primary School?
You can call 072 135 6738. It is located at Ntabeni Locality, Mbangweni A/A, Tabankulu, 5090.
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