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Tom's Place Primary School

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

Welcome to Tom's Place Primary School, a public primary school serving Middeldrift, Middledrift. 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 Tom's Place Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Tom's Place Primary School is a public primary school in Middeldrift, Middledrift. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

550
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tom's Place 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 Tom's Place Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tom's Place Primary School, 1,224 compared with 550; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tom's Place Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tom's Place Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Tom's Place Primary School, 1,170 compared with 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tom's Place Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tom's Place Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Tom's Place Primary School, 1,020 compared with 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tom's Place Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tom's Place Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tom's Place Primary School, 1,001 compared with 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tom's Place Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tom's Place Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Tom's Place Primary School's 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tom's Place Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tom's Place Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Middledrift

Zooming into Middledrift, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tom's Place Primary School.

  • Ntabenkonyana Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tom's Place Primary School, at 443 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tom's Place Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tom's Place Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdibaniso Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 366 learners against Tom's Place Primary School's 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tom's Place Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 84.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tom's Place Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • A M Tapa Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 342 learners against Tom's Place Primary School's 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tom's Place Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tom's Place Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kama High School teaches fewer learners than Tom's Place Primary School, 240 compared with 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tom's Place Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tom's Place Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hh Majiza Senior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 196 learners against Tom's Place Primary School's 550; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tom's Place Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tom's Place 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 Tom's Place Primary School for 2027

Tom's Place 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
Erf 585 Gugulethu, Middledrift, Middledrift, 5685
Postal
P O Box 183, Middledrift, 5685
Telephone
083 348 7054
EMIS number
200200851

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tom's Place 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 Tom's Place Primary School directly, on 083 348 7054, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tom's Place 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 Tom's Place Primary School the best school in Middledrift?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tom's Place 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 Middledrift besides Tom's Place Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middledrift, including Ntabenkonyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tom's Place Primary School?
Tom's Place Primary School reported 550 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Tom's Place Primary School?
No. Tom's Place Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tom's Place Primary School a public or private school?
Tom's Place Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tom's Place Primary School?
You can call 083 348 7054. It is located at Erf 585 Gugulethu, Middledrift, Middledrift, 5685.
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