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Rala Public School

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

Rala Public School is a public primary school in Chalumna, 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 Rala Public School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Chalumna, East London, Rala Public School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

9
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Rala 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 Rala Public School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Rala Public School, 2,355 compared with 9; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rala Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rala 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 Rala Public School's 9; is a public combined school, a different phase than Rala Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rala 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 Rala Public School's 9; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rala Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rala Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Rala Public School, 1,507 compared with 9; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rala Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rala Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Rala Public School, 1,440 compared with 9; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rala 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 Rala Public School, 2,355 compared with 9; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rala Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rala 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 Rala Public School's 9; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rala Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rala Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Rala Public School, 1,440 compared with 9; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rala Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rala Public School, 1,396 compared with 9, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Rala Public School's 9, 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 Rala Public School for 2027

Because Rala Public School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Chalumna, East London, 5201
Postal
P.o Box 5584, Greenfields, East London, 5201
Telephone
094 883 5084
EMIS number
200200726

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rala 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 Rala Public School directly, on 094 883 5084, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rala 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 Rala Public School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rala 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 Rala 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 Rala Public School?
Rala Public School reported 9 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 5 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 Rala Public School?
No. Rala Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Rala Public School a public or private school?
Rala Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rala Public School?
You can call 094 883 5084. It is located at Chalumna, East London, 5201.
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