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St Mark's Primary School

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

St Mark's Primary School is a public primary school in Cofimvaba. 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 St Mark's Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Cofimvaba, St Mark's Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

259
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, St Mark's Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Here is how St Mark's Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against St Mark's Primary School's 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mark's Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mark's Primary School, 1,513 compared with 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mark's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mark's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against St Mark's Primary School's 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mark's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mark's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against St Mark's Primary School's 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mark's Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against St Mark's Primary School's 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mark's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mark's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

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

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against St Mark's Primary School's 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mark's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mark's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mark's Primary School, 955 compared with 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mark's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mark's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 887 learners against St Mark's Primary School's 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mark's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mark's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 684 learners against St Mark's Primary School's 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mark's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mark's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 618 learners against St Mark's Primary School's 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mark's Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 St Mark's Primary School for 2027

St Mark's 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
St Mark's S.p.s, P.o. St Mark's, Cofimvaba, 5328
Postal
St Mark's J.s.s, P.o. St Mark's, Cofimvaba, 5328
Telephone
063 701 1476
EMIS number
200600790

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Mark's 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 St Mark's Primary School directly, on 063 701 1476, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Mark's 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 St Mark's Primary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Mark's 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 Cofimvaba besides St Mark's Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at St Mark's Primary School?
St Mark's Primary School reported 259 learners and 11 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 St Mark's Primary School?
No. St Mark's Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is St Mark's Primary School a public or private school?
St Mark's Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Mark's Primary School?
You can call 063 701 1476. It is located at St Mark's S.p.s, P.o. St Mark's, Cofimvaba, 5328.
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