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Samuel Ntsiko Primary School

Public primary school · Rhini, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Samuel Ntsiko Primary School is a public primary school based in Rhini, Grahamstown. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Samuel Ntsiko Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Rhini, Grahamstown, Samuel Ntsiko Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

453
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sarah Baartman district with Samuel Ntsiko Primary School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Samuel Ntsiko Primary School's 453; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samuel Ntsiko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samuel Ntsiko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Samuel Ntsiko Primary School, 1,751 compared with 453; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samuel Ntsiko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samuel Ntsiko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Samuel Ntsiko Primary School's 453; is a public combined school, a different phase than Samuel Ntsiko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samuel Ntsiko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Samuel Ntsiko Primary School's 453, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Samuel Ntsiko Primary School, 1,490 compared with 453; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samuel Ntsiko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samuel Ntsiko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Grahamstown

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

  • Nombulelo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 895 learners against Samuel Ntsiko Primary School's 453; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samuel Ntsiko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samuel Ntsiko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 858 learners against Samuel Ntsiko Primary School's 453; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samuel Ntsiko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samuel Ntsiko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mary Waters Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Samuel Ntsiko Primary School, 854 compared with 453; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samuel Ntsiko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samuel Ntsiko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 827 learners against Samuel Ntsiko Primary School's 453; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Samuel Ntsiko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Samuel Ntsiko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Dickerson Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Samuel Ntsiko Primary School, 757 compared with 453, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Samuel Ntsiko Primary School for 2027

Samuel Ntsiko 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
8 Edward Street, Grahamstown, 6139
Postal
P O Box 782, Grahamstown, 6140
EMIS number
200100677

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Samuel Ntsiko Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Samuel Ntsiko Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Samuel Ntsiko Primary 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 Samuel Ntsiko Primary School the best school in Grahamstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Samuel Ntsiko 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 Grahamstown besides Samuel Ntsiko Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Samuel Ntsiko Primary School?
Samuel Ntsiko Primary School reported 453 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Samuel Ntsiko Primary School?
No. Samuel Ntsiko Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Samuel Ntsiko Primary School a public or private school?
Samuel Ntsiko Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Samuel Ntsiko Primary School?
It is located at 8 Edward Street, Grahamstown, 6139.
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