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Siviwe Primary School

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

In Kwandima, Engcobo, Siviwe 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 Siviwe Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Siviwe Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Kwandima, Engcobo. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

189
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Siviwe 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

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

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siviwe Primary School, 1,527 compared with 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siviwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Siviwe Primary School's 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siviwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siviwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Siviwe Primary School, 1,400 compared with 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siviwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siviwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siviwe Primary School, 1,310 compared with 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siviwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siviwe Primary School, 1,219 compared with 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siviwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siviwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

Zooming into Engcobo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Siviwe Primary School.

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Siviwe Primary School's 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siviwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siviwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siviwe Primary School, 1,310 compared with 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siviwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siviwe Primary School, 1,219 compared with 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siviwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siviwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siviwe Primary School, 1,122 compared with 189; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siviwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siviwe Primary School, 903 compared with 189, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Siviwe Primary School for 2027

Siviwe 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
Ndima Location /Ntibane A/A, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P.o.box 28, Coghlan, 5054
Telephone
071 588 1055
EMIS number
200401010

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siviwe 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 Siviwe Primary School directly, on 071 588 1055, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siviwe 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 Siviwe Primary School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Siviwe 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 Siviwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Siviwe Primary School?
Siviwe Primary School reported 189 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Siviwe Primary School?
No. Siviwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Siviwe Primary School a public or private school?
Siviwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siviwe Primary School?
You can call 071 588 1055. It is located at Ndima Location /Ntibane A/A, Ngcobo, 5050.
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