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Qibira Primary School

Public primary school · Debe Nek, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Qibira Primary School, a public primary school serving Debe Nek. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Qibira Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Qibira Primary School is a public primary school in Debe Nek. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

140
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Qibira 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

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Qibira Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Qibira Primary School, 1,224 compared with 140; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qibira Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qibira Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Qibira Primary School, 1,170 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qibira Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qibira Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Qibira Primary School, 1,020 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qibira Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qibira Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qibira Primary School, 1,001 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qibira Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qibira Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Qibira Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qibira Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qibira Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Debe Nek

Zooming into Debe Nek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Qibira Primary School.

  • Siseko Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 267 learners against Qibira Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qibira Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qibira Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 244 learners against Qibira Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qibira Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 57.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qibira Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kulile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 212 learners against Qibira Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qibira Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 69.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qibira Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sabane Primary School is a similar size to Qibira Primary School, with 177 learners against 140, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Zihlahleni Primary School is a similar size to Qibira Primary School, with 165 learners against 140, 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 Qibira Primary School for 2027

Qibira 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
Qibira Location, Middledrift, Debe Nek, 5604
Postal
P O Box 4780, King Wm's Town, 5600
Telephone
073 768 8473
EMIS number
200200717

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qibira 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 Qibira Primary School directly, on 073 768 8473, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qibira 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 Qibira Primary School the best school in Debe Nek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Qibira 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 Debe Nek besides Qibira Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Debe Nek, including Siseko Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Qibira Primary School?
Qibira Primary School reported 140 learners and 5 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 Qibira Primary School?
No. Qibira Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Qibira Primary School a public or private school?
Qibira Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qibira Primary School?
You can call 073 768 8473. It is located at Qibira Location, Middledrift, Debe Nek, 5604.
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