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The Kinkaid Primary School

Private primary school · Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Qumbu, The Kinkaid Primary School operates as a private primary school. Around 221 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about The Kinkaid Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

The Kinkaid Primary School is a private primary school serving families in and around Qumbu. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

221
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, The Kinkaid Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with The Kinkaid Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Kinkaid Primary School, 2,172 compared with 221; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kinkaid 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 The Kinkaid Primary School's 221; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kinkaid 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 The Kinkaid Primary School's 221; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kinkaid Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than The Kinkaid Primary School, 1,910 compared with 221.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than The Kinkaid Primary School, 1,870 compared with 221; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kinkaid Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

Zooming into Qumbu, here are 5 other schools to compare against The Kinkaid Primary School.

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against The Kinkaid Primary School's 221; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Kinkaid Primary School, 1,468 compared with 221; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kinkaid Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Kinkaid Primary School, 1,332 compared with 221; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kinkaid Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Kinkaid Primary School, 1,294 compared with 221; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kinkaid Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 994 learners against The Kinkaid Primary School's 221; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Kinkaid 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
North Street, Qumbu, 5180
Telephone
065 818 0563
EMIS number
200400823

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Kinkaid 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 The Kinkaid Primary School directly, on 065 818 0563, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Kinkaid 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 The Kinkaid Primary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for The Kinkaid Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Qumbu besides The Kinkaid Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at The Kinkaid Primary School?
The Kinkaid Primary School reported 221 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 The Kinkaid Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, The Kinkaid Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is The Kinkaid Primary School a public or private school?
The Kinkaid Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact The Kinkaid Primary School?
You can call 065 818 0563. It is located at North Street, Qumbu, 5180.
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