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Skobeni Primary School

Public primary school · King William's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Skobeni Primary School is a public primary school in King William's Town, King Williams Town. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Skobeni Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in King William's Town, King Williams Town, Skobeni Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

156
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Skobeni Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Skobeni Primary School, 2,355 compared with 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Skobeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skobeni 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 Skobeni Primary School's 156; is a public combined school, a different phase than Skobeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skobeni 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 Skobeni Primary School's 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Skobeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skobeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Skobeni Primary School, 1,507 compared with 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Skobeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skobeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Skobeni Primary School, 1,440 compared with 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Skobeni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

And within King Williams Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Hector Petersen High School teaches considerably more learners than Skobeni Primary School, 1,342 compared with 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Skobeni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Skobeni Primary School, 1,232 compared with 156; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skobeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Skobeni Primary School, 1,210 compared with 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Skobeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skobeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bisho Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Skobeni Primary School's 156, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,135 learners against Skobeni Primary School's 156, 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 Skobeni Primary School for 2027

Skobeni 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
Skobeni Location, King Williams Town, King Willams Town, 5600
Postal
P.o. Box 311, King Williams Town, King Wlliams Town, 5600
Telephone
073 891 0419
EMIS number
200200798

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Skobeni 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 Skobeni Primary School directly, on 073 891 0419, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Skobeni 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 Skobeni Primary School the best school in King Williams Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Skobeni 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 King Williams Town besides Skobeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Skobeni Primary School?
Skobeni Primary School reported 156 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Skobeni Primary School?
No. Skobeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Skobeni Primary School a public or private school?
Skobeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Skobeni Primary School?
You can call 073 891 0419. It is located at Skobeni Location, King Williams Town, King Willams Town, 5600.
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