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Tinis Primary School

Public primary school · Fortbeaufort, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tinis Primary School, a public primary school serving Fortbeaufort, Fort Beaufort. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Tinis Primary School is a public primary school in Fortbeaufort, Fort Beaufort. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

292
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tinis Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Amathole West district

Here is how Tinis Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tinis Primary School, 1,224 compared with 292; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tinis Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tinis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Tinis Primary School, 1,170 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tinis Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tinis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Tinis Primary School, 1,020 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tinis Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tinis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tinis Primary School, 1,001 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tinis Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tinis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Tinis Primary School's 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tinis Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tinis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Fort Beaufort

Zooming into Fort Beaufort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tinis Primary School.

  • Thubalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 801 learners against Tinis Primary School's 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tinis Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tinis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton (Ucc) Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Tinis Primary School, 768 compared with 292; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tinis Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhululeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tinis Primary School, 767 compared with 292; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tinis Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 62.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tinis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fort Beaufort Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 674 learners against Tinis Primary School's 292, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nqaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 654 learners against Tinis Primary School's 292, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Tinis Primary School for 2027

Tinis 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
535 Fongqo Street, Fort Beaufort, Zwide Location, 5720
Postal
P O Box 137, Fort Beuafort, 5720
Telephone
084 521 0805
EMIS number
200100789

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tinis 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 Tinis Primary School directly, on 084 521 0805, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tinis 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 Tinis Primary School the best school in Fort Beaufort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tinis 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 Fort Beaufort besides Tinis Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Fort Beaufort, including Thubalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tinis Primary School?
Tinis Primary School reported 292 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Tinis Primary School?
No. Tinis Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tinis Primary School a public or private school?
Tinis Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tinis Primary School?
You can call 084 521 0805. It is located at 535 Fongqo Street, Fort Beaufort, Zwide Location, 5720.
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