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Sulenkama Primary School

Public primary school · Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Sulenkama Primary School is a public primary school in Qumbu. 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 Sulenkama Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Qumbu, Sulenkama Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

201
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Sulenkama Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Sulenkama Primary School's 201; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sulenkama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sulenkama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sulenkama Primary School, 2,116 compared with 201; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sulenkama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sulenkama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Sulenkama Primary School, 1,950 compared with 201; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sulenkama Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sulenkama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Sulenkama Primary School's 201, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Sulenkama Primary School's 201; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sulenkama Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sulenkama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

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

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sulenkama Primary School, 1,690 compared with 201; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sulenkama Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,468 learners against Sulenkama Primary School's 201; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sulenkama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sulenkama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Sulenkama Primary School's 201; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sulenkama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sulenkama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,294 learners against Sulenkama Primary School's 201; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sulenkama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sulenkama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Sulenkama Primary School, 994 compared with 201; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sulenkama Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sulenkama 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 Sulenkama Primary School for 2027

Sulenkama 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
Sulenkama A/A, Qumbu, 5180
Postal
P.o Sulenkama, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180
Telephone
063 890 6095
EMIS number
200401034

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sulenkama 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 Sulenkama Primary School directly, on 063 890 6095, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sulenkama 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 Sulenkama Primary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sulenkama 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 Qumbu besides Sulenkama Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sulenkama Primary School?
Sulenkama Primary School reported 201 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Sulenkama Primary School?
No. Sulenkama Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sulenkama Primary School a public or private school?
Sulenkama Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sulenkama Primary School?
You can call 063 890 6095. It is located at Sulenkama A/A, Qumbu, 5180.
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