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Thembisa Primary School

Public primary school · Whittlesea, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Thembisa Primary School is a public primary school in Whittlesea. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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Located in Whittlesea, Thembisa Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

220
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Thembisa Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Thembisa Primary School, 1,607 compared with 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Thembisa Primary School, 1,410 compared with 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembisa Primary School, 1,349 compared with 220, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembisa Primary School, 1,348 compared with 220, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Thembisa Primary School's 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Whittlesea

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

  • Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Thembisa Primary School's 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bongolethu Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 762 learners against Thembisa Primary School's 220, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Funda High School teaches considerably more learners than Thembisa Primary School, 745 compared with 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 72.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 744 learners against Thembisa Primary School's 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembisa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembisa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Umthawexhadi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 728 learners against Thembisa Primary School's 220, 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 Thembisa Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Thembisa Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mbekweni Village , Whittlesea, Whittlesea, 5360
Postal
P.o. Box 121, Whittlesea, Whittlesea, 5360
Telephone
078 944 8386
EMIS number
200600837

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembisa 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 Thembisa Primary School directly, on 078 944 8386, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembisa 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 Thembisa Primary School the best school in Whittlesea?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thembisa 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 Whittlesea besides Thembisa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Whittlesea, including Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thembisa Primary School?
Thembisa Primary School reported 220 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Thembisa Primary School?
No. Thembisa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thembisa Primary School a public or private school?
Thembisa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thembisa Primary School?
You can call 078 944 8386. It is located at Mbekweni Village , Whittlesea, Whittlesea, 5360.
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