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Shawbury Primary School

Public primary school · Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Shawbury Primary School is a public primary school based in Qumbu. 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 Shawbury Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Qumbu, Shawbury Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

258
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Shawbury Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Shawbury Primary School's 258; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shawbury Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shawbury Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shawbury Primary School, 2,116 compared with 258; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shawbury Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shawbury Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Shawbury Primary School, 1,950 compared with 258; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shawbury Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shawbury Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Shawbury Primary School's 258, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Shawbury Primary School's 258; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shawbury Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shawbury Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

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

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shawbury Primary School, 1,690 compared with 258; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shawbury Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,468 learners against Shawbury Primary School's 258; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shawbury Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shawbury Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Shawbury Primary School's 258; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shawbury Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shawbury Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,294 learners against Shawbury Primary School's 258; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shawbury Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shawbury Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Shawbury Primary School, 994 compared with 258; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shawbury Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shawbury Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Shawbury Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Shawbury 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
Shawbury A/A, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180
Postal
Shawbury Jss, P.o. Shawbury, Qumbu, 5180
Telephone
047 556 0598
EMIS number
200400988

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shawbury 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 Shawbury Primary School directly, on 047 556 0598, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shawbury 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 Shawbury Primary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shawbury 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 Qumbu besides Shawbury Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Shawbury Primary School?
Shawbury Primary School reported 258 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Shawbury Primary School?
No. Shawbury Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Shawbury Primary School a public or private school?
Shawbury Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shawbury Primary School?
You can call 047 556 0598. It is located at Shawbury A/A, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180.
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