Sophumelela Junior Primary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Keiskammahoek, King Williams Town, Sophumelela Junior Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

186

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Sophumelela Junior Primary School's 186; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Sophumelela Junior Primary School's 186; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Sophumelela Junior Primary School's 186; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Sophumelela Junior Primary School's 186; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Sophumelela Junior Primary School, 933 compared with 186; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

King Williams Town

Hector Petersen High School teaches considerably more learners than Sophumelela Junior Primary School, 1,342 compared with 186; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Westbank Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sophumelela Junior Primary School, 1,232 compared with 186; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sophumelela Junior Primary School, 1,210 compared with 186; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior 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 Sophumelela Junior Primary School's 186, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Schornville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,135 learners against Sophumelela Junior Primary School's 186, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Sophumelela Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Sophumelela Junior Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Sophumelela Location, Sophumelela, King Williams Town, 5600
Postal: P.o. Box 11 Sophumelela, Keiskammahoek, 5670,
EMIS number: 200201038

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Sophumelela Junior Primary School?

No phone number or email is on record for Sophumelela Junior 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 Sophumelela Junior 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 Sophumelela Junior Primary School the best school in King Williams Town?

No matric pass rate is on record for Sophumelela 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 King Williams Town besides Sophumelela Junior 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 Sophumelela Junior Primary School?

Sophumelela Junior Primary School reported 186 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Sophumelela Junior Primary School?

No. Sophumelela Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

Is Sophumelela Junior Primary School a public or private school?

Sophumelela Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Sophumelela Junior Primary School?

It is located at Sophumelela Location, Sophumelela, King Williams Town, 5600.

Amathole West district

Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Sophumelela Junior Primary School's 186; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Sophumelela Junior Primary School's 186; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Sophumelela Junior Primary School's 186; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Sophumelela Junior Primary School's 186; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Sophumelela Junior Primary School, 933 compared with 186; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

King Williams Town

Hector Petersen High School teaches considerably more learners than Sophumelela Junior Primary School, 1,342 compared with 186; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Westbank Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sophumelela Junior Primary School, 1,232 compared with 186; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sophumelela Junior Primary School, 1,210 compared with 186; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sophumelela Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sophumelela Junior 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 Sophumelela Junior Primary School's 186, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Schornville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,135 learners against Sophumelela Junior Primary School's 186, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.