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Sobantu Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sobantu Junior Primary School, a public primary school serving Queenstown. 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 Sobantu Junior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sobantu Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Queenstown. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

61
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sobantu Junior 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 West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Sobantu Junior Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Sobantu Junior Primary School's 61; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobantu Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobantu Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Sobantu Junior Primary School's 61; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobantu Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobantu Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Sobantu Junior Primary School's 61, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Sobantu Junior Primary School's 61, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Sobantu Junior Primary School, 1,267 compared with 61; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobantu Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobantu Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

Zooming into Queenstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sobantu Junior Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Sobantu Junior Primary School's 61; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobantu Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobantu Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Sobantu Junior Primary School's 61; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobantu Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobantu Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Sobantu Junior Primary School's 61, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Sobantu Junior Primary School, 1,267 compared with 61; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobantu Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobantu Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Sobantu Junior Primary School's 61; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sobantu Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sobantu Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Sobantu Junior Primary School for 2027

Because Sobantu Junior Primary 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
Fordyce Farma, Gwatyu, Gwatyu, Queenstown, 5320
Postal
Suite 5320
Telephone
072 632 9690
EMIS number
200600768

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sobantu Junior 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 Sobantu Junior Primary School directly, on 072 632 9690, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sobantu Junior 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 Sobantu Junior Primary School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sobantu Junior 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 Queenstown besides Sobantu Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Sobantu Junior Primary School?
Sobantu Junior Primary School reported 61 learners and 2 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 Sobantu Junior Primary School?
No. Sobantu Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sobantu Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Sobantu Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sobantu Junior Primary School?
You can call 072 632 9690. It is located at Fordyce Farma, Gwatyu, Gwatyu, Queenstown, 5320.
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