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Schoombee Primary School

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

Schoombee Primary School is a public primary school in Middelburg. 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 Schoombee Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Middelburg, Schoombee Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

122
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Schoombee Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Schoombee Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Schoombee Primary School, 1,607 compared with 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Schoombee Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Schoombee Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Schoombee Primary School, 1,410 compared with 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Schoombee Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Schoombee Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Schoombee Primary School, 1,349 compared with 122, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Schoombee Primary School, 1,348 compared with 122, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Schoombee Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Schoombee Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Schoombee Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Middelburg

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

  • Middelburg Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Schoombee Primary School's 122; is a public combined school, a different phase than Schoombee Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Schoombee Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Batlagae Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Schoombee Primary School's 122, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Schoombee Primary School's 122; is a public combined school, a different phase than Schoombee Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Schoombee Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Schoombee Primary School, 1,529 compared with 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Schoombee Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Schoombee Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thushanang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Schoombee Primary School, 1,514 compared with 122, 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 Schoombee Primary School for 2027

Because Schoombee Primary 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
Schoombee Vriesfontein, Middelburg, Middelburg, 5900
Postal
P.o. Box 394, Schoombee, Middelburg, 5900,
Telephone
087 813 6562
EMIS number
200600731

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Schoombee 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 Schoombee Primary School directly, on 087 813 6562, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Schoombee 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 Schoombee Primary School the best school in Middelburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Schoombee 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 Middelburg besides Schoombee Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Schoombee Primary School?
Schoombee Primary School reported 122 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Schoombee Primary School?
No. Schoombee Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Schoombee Primary School a public or private school?
Schoombee Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Schoombee Primary School?
You can call 087 813 6562. It is located at Schoombee Vriesfontein, Middelburg, Middelburg, 5900.
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