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Sifikile Public School

Public primary school · Kidd`s Beach, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sifikile Public School, a public primary school serving Kidd`s Beach, East London. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sifikile Public School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sifikile Public School is a public primary school in Kidd`s Beach, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

386
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sifikile Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Buffalo City district

Here is how Sifikile Public School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Sifikile Public School's 386; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sifikile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sifikile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Sifikile Public School, 2,087 compared with 386; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sifikile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sifikile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sifikile Public School, 2,067 compared with 386; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sifikile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sifikile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Sifikile Public School's 386; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sifikile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sifikile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Sifikile Public School's 386; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sifikile Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sifikile Public School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Sifikile Public School's 386; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sifikile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sifikile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sifikile Public School, 2,067 compared with 386; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sifikile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sifikile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Sifikile Public School's 386; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sifikile Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Sifikile Public School's 386, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sifikile Public School, 1,372 compared with 386, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Sifikile Public School for 2027

Because Sifikile Public 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
Good Hope Village 9, Kidd's Beach, East London, 5200
Postal
P O Box 7363, East London, 5200
Telephone
083 770 2865
EMIS number
200200762

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sifikile Public 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 Sifikile Public School directly, on 083 770 2865, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sifikile Public 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 Sifikile Public School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sifikile Public 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 Sifikile Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Sifikile Public School?
Sifikile Public School reported 386 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Sifikile Public School?
No. Sifikile Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sifikile Public School a public or private school?
Sifikile Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sifikile Public School?
You can call 083 770 2865. It is located at Good Hope Village 9, Kidd's Beach, East London, 5200.
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