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Qutubeni Primary School

Public primary school · Lady Frere, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Qutubeni Primary School, a public primary school serving Lady Frere. 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 Qutubeni Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Qutubeni Primary School is a public primary school in Lady Frere. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

123
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Qutubeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Qutubeni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Qutubeni Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qutubeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qutubeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Qutubeni Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qutubeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qutubeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Qutubeni Primary School's 123, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Qutubeni Primary School's 123, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Qutubeni Primary School, 1,267 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qutubeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qutubeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lady Frere

Zooming into Lady Frere, here are 5 other schools to compare against Qutubeni Primary School.

  • Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 789 learners against Qutubeni Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qutubeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qutubeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lady Frere Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Qutubeni Primary School, 744 compared with 123, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mount Arthur Girls High School teaches considerably more learners than Qutubeni Primary School, 555 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qutubeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 75.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qutubeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tambekile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 509 learners against Qutubeni Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qutubeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qutubeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cacadu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 495 learners against Qutubeni Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qutubeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qutubeni 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 Qutubeni Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Qutubeni 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
Qutubeni Village, Bengu A/A, Lady Frere, 5410
Postal
P O Box 299, Lady Frere, 5410
Telephone
073 816 0699
EMIS number
200600698

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qutubeni 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 Qutubeni Primary School directly, on 073 816 0699, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qutubeni 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 Qutubeni Primary School the best school in Lady Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Qutubeni 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 Lady Frere besides Qutubeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lady Frere, including Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Qutubeni Primary School?
Qutubeni Primary School reported 123 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Qutubeni Primary School?
No. Qutubeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Qutubeni Primary School a public or private school?
Qutubeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qutubeni Primary School?
You can call 073 816 0699. It is located at Qutubeni Village, Bengu A/A, Lady Frere, 5410.
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