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Tembeni Senior Primary School

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

Welcome to Tembeni Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Tsolo. 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 Tsolo. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

84
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tembeni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 Inland district

Here is how Tembeni Senior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembeni Senior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% 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.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Tembeni Senior Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% 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.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Tembeni Senior Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% 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.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Tembeni Senior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 84, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Tembeni Senior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% 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.

Tsolo

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

  • K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembeni Senior Primary School, 1,337 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% 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.
  • Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembeni Senior Primary School, 1,289 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70% 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.
  • Drc Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,092 learners against Tembeni Senior Primary School's 84, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jenca Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tembeni Senior Primary School, 809 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% 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.
  • Tsolo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 732 learners against Tembeni Senior Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tembeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% 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.
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

Because Tembeni Senior 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
Cingco Location, Zenzele Cape, P O Box 88 Tsolo Kwa Gcina , 5170
Postal
P O Box 81, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
078 905 0630
EMIS number
200401047

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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 078 905 0630, 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 Tsolo?
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 Tsolo besides Tembeni Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsolo, including K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tembeni Senior Primary School?
Tembeni Senior Primary School reported 84 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Q2 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 078 905 0630. It is located at Cingco Location, Zenzele Cape, P O Box 88 Tsolo Kwa Gcina , 5170.
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