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Sinqumeni Primary School

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

Sinqumeni Primary School is a public primary school in Engcobo. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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Located in Engcobo, Sinqumeni Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

124
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Sinqumeni Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Sinqumeni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Sinqumeni Primary School's 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinqumeni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sinqumeni Primary School, 1,513 compared with 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinqumeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinqumeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Sinqumeni Primary School's 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinqumeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinqumeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Sinqumeni Primary School's 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinqumeni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Sinqumeni Primary School's 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinqumeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinqumeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

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

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sinqumeni Primary School, 1,513 compared with 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinqumeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinqumeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Sinqumeni Primary School's 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinqumeni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Sinqumeni Primary School's 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinqumeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sinqumeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,122 learners against Sinqumeni Primary School's 124; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sinqumeni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 903 learners against Sinqumeni Primary School's 124, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Sinqumeni Primary School for 2027

Sinqumeni Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Box 395, Ugie, 5470
Postal
P O Box 395, Ugie, 5470
EMIS number
200401001

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sinqumeni Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Sinqumeni Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Sinqumeni 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 Sinqumeni Primary School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sinqumeni 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 Engcobo besides Sinqumeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sinqumeni Primary School?
Sinqumeni Primary School reported 124 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 Sinqumeni Primary School?
No. Sinqumeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sinqumeni Primary School a public or private school?
Sinqumeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sinqumeni Primary School?
It is located at Box 395, Ugie, 5470.
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