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Thabatha Primary School

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

Welcome to Thabatha Primary School, a public primary school serving Lusikisiki. 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 Thabatha Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Thabatha Primary School is a public primary school in Lusikisiki. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

243
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thabatha 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 Coastal district

Here is how Thabatha Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabatha Primary School, 1,788 compared with 243; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabatha 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 Thabatha Primary School, 1,734 compared with 243; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabatha 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 Thabatha Primary School's 243; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabatha 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 Thabatha Primary School's 243; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabatha 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 Thabatha Primary School's 243; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lusikisiki

Zooming into Lusikisiki, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thabatha Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabatha Primary School, 1,788 compared with 243; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khotso Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabatha Primary School, 1,418 compared with 243; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thabatha Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ntafufu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabatha Primary School, 1,290 compared with 243; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamsikwa Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabatha Primary School, 1,244 compared with 243; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mxhume Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,229 learners against Thabatha Primary School's 243; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thabatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabatha 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 Thabatha Primary School for 2027

Thabatha 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
Xurana A/A, Lusikisiki, 4820
Postal
P O Box 702, Lusikisiki, 4820
Telephone
079 205 8921
EMIS number
200501192

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thabatha 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 Thabatha Primary School directly, on 079 205 8921, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thabatha 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 Thabatha Primary School the best school in Lusikisiki?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thabatha 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 Lusikisiki besides Thabatha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lusikisiki, including Toli Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thabatha Primary School?
Thabatha Primary School reported 243 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Thabatha Primary School?
No. Thabatha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thabatha Primary School a public or private school?
Thabatha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thabatha Primary School?
You can call 079 205 8921. It is located at Xurana A/A, Lusikisiki, 4820.
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