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Tobintetho Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Flagstaff, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tobintetho Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Flagstaff. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Tobintetho Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Tobintetho Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Flagstaff. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

217
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tobintetho Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Or Tambo Coastal district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Coastal district, for comparison against Tobintetho Senior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tobintetho Senior Primary School, 1,788 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tobintetho Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tobintetho Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tobintetho Senior Primary School, 1,734 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tobintetho Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tobintetho Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Tobintetho Senior Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tobintetho Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tobintetho Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Tobintetho Senior Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tobintetho Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tobintetho Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Tobintetho Senior Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tobintetho Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tobintetho Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Flagstaff

Zooming into Flagstaff, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tobintetho Senior Primary School.

  • Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tobintetho Senior Primary School, 1,556 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tobintetho Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 87.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tobintetho Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thabazi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tobintetho Senior Primary School, 1,410 compared with 217; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tobintetho Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tobintetho Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tobintetho Senior Primary School, 1,237 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tobintetho Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tobintetho Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Meyisi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,073 learners against Tobintetho Senior Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tobintetho Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 68.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tobintetho Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndaliso Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tobintetho Senior Primary School, 1,049 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tobintetho Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tobintetho Senior 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tobintetho Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tobintetho Senior 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
Rwantsana A/A, Flagstaff, 4810
Postal
P O Box 126, Flagstaff, 4810
Telephone
073 545 9721
EMIS number
200501214

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tobintetho Senior 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 Tobintetho Senior Primary School directly, on 073 545 9721, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tobintetho Senior 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 Tobintetho Senior Primary School the best school in Flagstaff?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tobintetho Senior 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 Flagstaff besides Tobintetho Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Flagstaff, including Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tobintetho Senior Primary School?
Tobintetho Senior Primary School reported 217 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Tobintetho Senior Primary School?
No. Tobintetho Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tobintetho Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Tobintetho Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tobintetho Senior Primary School?
You can call 073 545 9721. It is located at Rwantsana A/A, Flagstaff, 4810.
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