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Tarkastad Primary School

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

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

In Tarkastad, Tarkastad Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

389
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Tarkastad Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Tarkastad Primary School, 1,607 compared with 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tarkastad Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tarkastad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Tarkastad Primary School, 1,410 compared with 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tarkastad Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tarkastad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tarkastad Primary School, 1,349 compared with 389, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tarkastad Primary School, 1,348 compared with 389, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Tarkastad Primary School's 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tarkastad Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tarkastad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tarkastad

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

  • Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 575 learners against Tarkastad Primary School's 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tarkastad Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tarkastad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tarkastad High School teaches considerably more learners than Tarkastad Primary School, 548 compared with 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tarkastad Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tarkastad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nobubele Public School is a similar size to Tarkastad Primary School, with 408 learners against 389, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nkosiyakhe Senior Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 268 learners against Tarkastad Primary School's 389, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Waayplaatz Primary School teaches fewer learners than Tarkastad Primary School, 84 compared with 389, 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 Tarkastad Primary School for 2027

Because Tarkastad 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
Mannie Price Street, Ivanlew, Tarkastad, 5370
Postal
P O Box 6 Ivanlew, Tarkastad, 5370
Telephone
045 846 0182
EMIS number
200600820

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tarkastad 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 Tarkastad Primary School directly, on 045 846 0182, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tarkastad 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 Tarkastad Primary School the best school in Tarkastad?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tarkastad 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 Tarkastad besides Tarkastad Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Tarkastad, including Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tarkastad Primary School?
Tarkastad Primary School reported 389 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Tarkastad Primary School?
No. Tarkastad Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tarkastad Primary School a public or private school?
Tarkastad Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tarkastad Primary School?
You can call 045 846 0182. It is located at Mannie Price Street, Ivanlew, Tarkastad, 5370.
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