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Qwalasela Public School

Public primary school · Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Qwalasela Public School is a public primary school in Newlands, East London. 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 Qwalasela Public School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Newlands, East London, Qwalasela Public School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

591
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Qwalasela Public School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Qwalasela Public School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Qwalasela Public School, 2,355 compared with 591; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qwalasela Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qwalasela Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Qwalasela Public School's 591; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qwalasela Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qwalasela Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Qwalasela Public School's 591; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qwalasela Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qwalasela Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Qwalasela Public School, 1,507 compared with 591; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qwalasela Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qwalasela Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Qwalasela Public School, 1,440 compared with 591; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qwalasela Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Qwalasela Public School, 2,355 compared with 591; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qwalasela Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qwalasela Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Qwalasela Public School's 591; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qwalasela Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qwalasela Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Qwalasela Public School, 1,440 compared with 591; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qwalasela Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Qwalasela Public School, 1,396 compared with 591, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Qwalasela Public School's 591, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Qwalasela Public School for 2027

Qwalasela Public 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
Kwetyana Location, Newlands, East London, 5200
Postal
P O Box 3339 , Cambridge, East London, 5203
Telephone
043 739 1026
EMIS number
200200724

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qwalasela Public 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 Qwalasela Public School directly, on 043 739 1026, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qwalasela Public 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 Qwalasela Public School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Qwalasela Public 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 East London besides Qwalasela Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Qwalasela Public School?
Qwalasela Public School reported 591 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Qwalasela Public School?
No. Qwalasela Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Qwalasela Public School a public or private school?
Qwalasela Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qwalasela Public School?
You can call 043 739 1026. It is located at Kwetyana Location, Newlands, East London, 5200.
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