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Thembani Primary School

Public primary school · Alice, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Thembani Primary School is a public primary school based in Alice. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Thembani Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Alice, Thembani Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

43
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Thembani Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Thembani Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Thembani Primary School's 43; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thembani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Thembani Primary School's 43; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Thembani Primary School's 43; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Thembani Primary School's 43; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Thembani Primary School, 933 compared with 43; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alice

And within Alice itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Imingcangathelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Thembani Primary School, 687 compared with 43; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkwenkwezini Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembani Primary School, 608 compared with 43; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alice Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 577 learners against Thembani Primary School's 43, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jabavu High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 497 learners against Thembani Primary School's 43; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Davidson Preparatory School is noticeably bigger, teaching 445 learners against Thembani Primary School's 43, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Thembani Primary School for 2027

Thembani 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
Magaleni Location , Alice, 5700
Postal
P O Box 205, Alice, 5700
EMIS number
200200840

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembani Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Thembani Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Thembani 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 Thembani Primary School the best school in Alice?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thembani 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 Alice besides Thembani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at Thembani Primary School?
Thembani Primary School reported 43 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Thembani Primary School?
No. Thembani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thembani Primary School a public or private school?
Thembani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thembani Primary School?
It is located at Magaleni Location , Alice, 5700.
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