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Samkele Public School

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

Samkele Public School is a public primary school in Kidds Beach, 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 Samkele Public School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

128
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Samkele Public School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Samkele Public School, 2,355 compared with 128; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samkele Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samkele 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 Samkele Public School's 128; is a public combined school, a different phase than Samkele Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samkele 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 Samkele Public School's 128; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samkele Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samkele Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Samkele Public School, 1,507 compared with 128; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samkele Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samkele Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Samkele Public School, 1,440 compared with 128; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samkele 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 Samkele Public School, 2,355 compared with 128; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samkele Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samkele 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 Samkele Public School's 128; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samkele Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samkele Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Samkele Public School, 1,440 compared with 128; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samkele Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Samkele Public School, 1,396 compared with 128, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Samkele Public School's 128, 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 Samkele Public School for 2027

Samkele 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
Ncera Village 7, Kidd's Beach, East London, 5264
Postal
P.o.box 103, East London, East London, 5200
Telephone
072 821 5394
EMIS number
200200745

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Samkele 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 Samkele Public School directly, on 072 821 5394, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Samkele 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 Samkele Public School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Samkele 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 Samkele 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 Samkele Public School?
Samkele Public School reported 128 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 Samkele Public School?
No. Samkele Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Samkele Public School a public or private school?
Samkele Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Samkele Public School?
You can call 072 821 5394. It is located at Ncera Village 7, Kidd's Beach, East London, 5264.
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