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Thembalesizwe Primary School

Public primary school · Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Thembalesizwe Primary School is a public primary school in Graaff-Reinet. 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 Thembalesizwe Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Graaff-Reinet, Thembalesizwe Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

951
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Thembalesizwe Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

Here is how Thembalesizwe Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sarah Baartman district.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Thembalesizwe Primary School's 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembalesizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembalesizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembalesizwe Primary School, 1,751 compared with 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembalesizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembalesizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Thembalesizwe Primary School's 951; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thembalesizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembalesizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Thembalesizwe Primary School's 951, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Thembalesizwe Primary School, 1,490 compared with 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembalesizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembalesizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Graaff-Reinet

And within Graaff-Reinet itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Thembalesizwe Primary School, 1,490 compared with 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembalesizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembalesizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Narsingstreet Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thembalesizwe Primary School, at 1,013 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nqweba Secondary School is a similar size to Thembalesizwe Primary School, with 910 learners against 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembalesizwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembalesizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kroonvale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thembalesizwe Primary School, at 821 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Graaff-Reinet Primary School is a similar size to Thembalesizwe Primary School, with 763 learners against 951, 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 Thembalesizwe Primary School for 2027

Thembalesizwe 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
2036 Khiwane Street, Umasizakhe, Graaff Reinet, 6280
Postal
P.o.box 2 Umasizakhe, Graaff Reinet, 6280
Telephone
049 892 5402
EMIS number
200100778

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembalesizwe 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 Thembalesizwe Primary School directly, on 049 892 5402, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembalesizwe 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 Thembalesizwe Primary School the best school in Graaff-Reinet?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thembalesizwe 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 Graaff-Reinet besides Thembalesizwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Graaff-Reinet, including Spandau Public School.
How big are the classes at Thembalesizwe Primary School?
Thembalesizwe Primary School reported 951 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 45 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 Thembalesizwe Primary School?
No. Thembalesizwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thembalesizwe Primary School a public or private school?
Thembalesizwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thembalesizwe Primary School?
You can call 049 892 5402. It is located at 2036 Khiwane Street, Umasizakhe, Graaff Reinet, 6280.
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