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Shwele Shwele Primary School

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

Shwele Shwele Primary School is a public primary school based in Kiwane, East London. 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 Shwele Shwele Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kiwane, East London, Shwele Shwele Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

44
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Shwele Shwele Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Shwele Shwele Primary School, 2,355 compared with 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shwele Shwele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shwele Shwele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Shwele Shwele Primary School's 44; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shwele Shwele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shwele Shwele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Shwele Shwele Primary School's 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shwele Shwele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shwele Shwele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Shwele Shwele Primary School, 1,507 compared with 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shwele Shwele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shwele Shwele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Shwele Shwele Primary School, 1,440 compared with 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shwele Shwele Primary 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 Shwele Shwele Primary School, 2,355 compared with 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shwele Shwele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shwele Shwele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Shwele Shwele Primary School's 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shwele Shwele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shwele Shwele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Shwele Shwele Primary School, 1,440 compared with 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shwele Shwele Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shwele Shwele Primary School, 1,396 compared with 44, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Shwele Shwele Primary School's 44, 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 Shwele Shwele Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Shwele Shwele 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
Box 7395, Chalumna, East London, 5201
Postal
P.o. Box 132401 Ngqinisa Village, Chalumna, East London, 5201,
Telephone
073 535 6482
EMIS number
200200759

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shwele Shwele 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 Shwele Shwele Primary School directly, on 073 535 6482, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shwele Shwele 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 Shwele Shwele Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shwele Shwele 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 East London besides Shwele Shwele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Shwele Shwele Primary School?
Shwele Shwele Primary School reported 44 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Shwele Shwele Primary School?
No. Shwele Shwele Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Shwele Shwele Primary School a public or private school?
Shwele Shwele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shwele Shwele Primary School?
You can call 073 535 6482. It is located at Box 7395, Chalumna, East London, 5201.
Related

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