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Solomon Akena Primary School

Public primary school · Cradock 5881, Cradock, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Solomon Akena Primary School is a public primary school based in Cradock 5881, Cradock. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Solomon Akena Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Cradock 5881, Cradock, Solomon Akena Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

226
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Solomon Akena Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Solomon Akena Primary School, 1,607 compared with 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Akena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solomon Akena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Solomon Akena Primary School, 1,410 compared with 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Akena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solomon Akena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Solomon Akena Primary School, 1,349 compared with 226, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Solomon Akena Primary School, 1,348 compared with 226, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Solomon Akena Primary School's 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Akena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solomon Akena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cradock

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

  • Michausdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,125 learners against Solomon Akena Primary School's 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Akena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solomon Akena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • J A Calata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,120 learners against Solomon Akena Primary School's 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Akena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solomon Akena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Carinus Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Solomon Akena Primary School, 1,032 compared with 226, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Michausdal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Solomon Akena Primary School, 913 compared with 226, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matthew Goniwe Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Solomon Akena Primary School, 902 compared with 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Solomon Akena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Solomon Akena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Solomon Akena Primary School for 2027

Because Solomon Akena 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
Isikolo St, Lingelihle, Cradock, 5880
Postal
P.o. Box 51 , Cradock, 5880
Telephone
048 881 4536
EMIS number
200600772

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Solomon Akena 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 Solomon Akena Primary School directly, on 048 881 4536, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Solomon Akena 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 Solomon Akena Primary School the best school in Cradock?
No matric pass rate is on record for Solomon Akena 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 Cradock besides Solomon Akena Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cradock, including Michausdal Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Solomon Akena Primary School?
Solomon Akena Primary School reported 226 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Solomon Akena Primary School?
No. Solomon Akena Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Solomon Akena Primary School a public or private school?
Solomon Akena Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Solomon Akena Primary School?
You can call 048 881 4536. It is located at Isikolo St, Lingelihle, Cradock, 5880.
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