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Tembekile Primary School

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

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

Located in Ilinge, Tembekile Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

232
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Tembekile 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 Tembekile Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Tembekile Primary School, 1,607 compared with 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembekile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembekile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Tembekile Primary School, 1,410 compared with 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembekile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembekile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembekile Primary School, 1,349 compared with 232, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembekile Primary School, 1,348 compared with 232, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Tembekile Primary School's 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembekile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembekile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ilinge

And within Ilinge itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Nkqubela Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembekile Primary School, 771 compared with 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembekile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Emmet Mahonga Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembekile Primary School, 685 compared with 232, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Masikhanye Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 576 learners against Tembekile Primary School's 232, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Tembekile Primary School for 2027

Tembekile 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
1800 Emaplangeni, Ilinge Township, Ilinge, 5330
Postal
Po Box 135, Ilinge , Queenstown, 5330
Telephone
072 587 7471
EMIS number
200600823

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tembekile 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 Tembekile Primary School directly, on 072 587 7471, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tembekile 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 Tembekile Primary School the best school in Ilinge?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tembekile 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 Ilinge besides Tembekile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Ilinge, including Nkqubela Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tembekile Primary School?
Tembekile Primary School reported 232 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Tembekile Primary School?
No. Tembekile Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tembekile Primary School a public or private school?
Tembekile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tembekile Primary School?
You can call 072 587 7471. It is located at 1800 Emaplangeni, Ilinge Township, Ilinge, 5330.
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