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Qolombane Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Tsolo, Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Tsolo, Qumbu, Qolombane Junior Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Qolombane Junior Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Qolombane Junior Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tsolo, Qumbu. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

196
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Qolombane Junior 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

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Qolombane Junior Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qolombane Junior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qolombane Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qolombane Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Qolombane Junior Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qolombane Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qolombane Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Qolombane Junior Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qolombane Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qolombane Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Qolombane Junior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 196, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Qolombane Junior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qolombane Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qolombane Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

Zooming into Qumbu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Qolombane Junior Primary School.

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Qolombane Junior Primary School's 196; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qolombane Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qolombane Junior Primary School, 1,468 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qolombane Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qolombane Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qolombane Junior Primary School, 1,332 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qolombane Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qolombane Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qolombane Junior Primary School, 1,294 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qolombane Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qolombane Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 994 learners against Qolombane Junior Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qolombane Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qolombane Junior 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 Qolombane Junior Primary School for 2027

Qolombane Junior 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
Qolombane Location, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
Qolombane Location, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
072 968 9529
EMIS number
200400951

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qolombane Junior 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 Qolombane Junior Primary School directly, on 072 968 9529, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qolombane Junior 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 Qolombane Junior Primary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Qolombane Junior 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 Qumbu besides Qolombane Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Qolombane Junior Primary School?
Qolombane Junior Primary School reported 196 learners and 6 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 Qolombane Junior Primary School?
No. Qolombane Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Qolombane Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Qolombane Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qolombane Junior Primary School?
You can call 072 968 9529. It is located at Qolombane Location, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170.
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