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Shasha Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Cofimvaba, Qamata, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Cofimvaba, Qamata, Shasha Junior Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Shasha Junior Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Shasha Junior Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Cofimvaba, Qamata. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

62
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Shasha Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Shasha Junior Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shasha Junior Primary School, 1,527 compared with 62; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shasha Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Shasha Junior Primary School's 62; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shasha Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shasha Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Shasha Junior Primary School, 1,400 compared with 62; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shasha Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shasha Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shasha Junior Primary School, 1,310 compared with 62; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shasha Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shasha Junior Primary School, 1,219 compared with 62; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shasha Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shasha Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qamata

Zooming into Qamata, here are 5 other schools to compare against Shasha Junior Primary School.

  • Nyongwane Senior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 186 learners against Shasha Junior Primary School's 62, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Zamuxolo Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 167 learners against Shasha Junior Primary School's 62; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shasha Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mtyintyini Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Shasha Junior Primary School, with 64 learners against 62; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shasha Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nonibe Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Shasha Junior Primary School, with 61 learners against 62; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shasha Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshatshu Junior Primary School teaches fewer learners than Shasha Junior Primary School, 14 compared with 62, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Shasha Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Shasha Junior Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Zwelitsha Location, Qamata, Cofimvaba, 5380
Postal
P.o. Box 14, Qamata, Qamata, 5327
Telephone
072 777 6796
EMIS number
200600734

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shasha Junior 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 Shasha Junior Primary School directly, on 072 777 6796, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shasha Junior Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Shasha Junior Primary School the best school in Qamata?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shasha Junior 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 Qamata besides Shasha Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Qamata, including Nyongwane Senior Primary School.
How big are the classes at Shasha Junior Primary School?
Shasha Junior Primary School reported 62 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Shasha Junior Primary School?
No. Shasha Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Shasha Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Shasha Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shasha Junior Primary School?
You can call 072 777 6796. It is located at Zwelitsha Location, Qamata, Cofimvaba, 5380.
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