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Tembeni Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tembeni Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Ngqeleni. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Tembeni Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Tembeni Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Ngqeleni. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

127
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tembeni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Coastal district, for comparison against Tembeni Senior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembeni Senior Primary School, 1,788 compared with 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembeni Senior Primary School, 1,734 compared with 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Tembeni Senior Primary School's 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Tembeni Senior Primary School's 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Tembeni Senior Primary School's 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ngqeleni

Zooming into Ngqeleni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tembeni Senior Primary School.

  • Nogemane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,633 learners against Tembeni Senior Primary School's 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gxaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Tembeni Senior Primary School's 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dalibunga Comprehensive High School teaches considerably more learners than Tembeni Senior Primary School, 1,380 compared with 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,261 learners against Tembeni Senior Primary School's 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tembeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntapane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembeni Senior Primary School, 1,035 compared with 127; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tembeni Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tembeni Senior Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tembeni , Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal
Store, Ngqeleni, 5140
Telephone
078 301 6246
EMIS number
200401045

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tembeni Senior 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 Tembeni Senior Primary School directly, on 078 301 6246, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tembeni Senior Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Tembeni Senior Primary School the best school in Ngqeleni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tembeni Senior 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 Ngqeleni besides Tembeni Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngqeleni, including Nogemane Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tembeni Senior Primary School?
Tembeni Senior Primary School reported 127 learners and 5 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 Tembeni Senior Primary School?
No. Tembeni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tembeni Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Tembeni Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tembeni Senior Primary School?
You can call 078 301 6246. It is located at Tembeni , Ngqeleni, 5140.
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