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Tabatha Primary School

Public primary school · Thembalethu, George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (3 circuit)

Tabatha Primary School is a public primary school based in Thembalethu, George. 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 Tabatha Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Thembalethu, George, Tabatha Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

520
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

Here is how Tabatha Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Eden And Central Kar district.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Tabatha Primary School's 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Tabatha Primary School, 1,728 compared with 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tabatha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tabatha Primary School, 1,664 compared with 520, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tabatha Primary School, 1,645 compared with 520, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tabatha Primary School, 1,640 compared with 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

George

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

  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Tabatha Primary School, 1,728 compared with 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tabatha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tabatha Primary School, 1,640 compared with 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jonga Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,590 learners against Tabatha Primary School's 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzoxolo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Tabatha Primary School's 520, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thembalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tabatha Primary School, 1,552 compared with 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tabatha 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 Tabatha Primary School for 2027

Because Tabatha Primary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6391 Tabatha Street Zone 8 Thembalethu 6530
Postal
Tabatha Street Zone 8 Unknown 6530
Telephone
044 884 5025
EMIS number
100000661

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tabatha 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 Tabatha Primary School directly, on 044 884 5025, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tabatha 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 Tabatha Primary School the best school in George?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tabatha 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 George besides Tabatha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around George, including Outeniqua HoﾋRskool.
How big are the classes at Tabatha Primary School?
Tabatha Primary School reported 520 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Tabatha Primary School?
No. Tabatha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tabatha Primary School a public or private school?
Tabatha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tabatha Primary School?
You can call 044 884 5025. It is located at 6391 Tabatha Street Zone 8 Thembalethu 6530.
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