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Tsaba Public School

Public primary school · Woodbrook, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tsaba Public School, a public primary school serving Woodbrook, East London. 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 Tsaba Public School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Tsaba Public School is a public primary school in Woodbrook, East London. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

75
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tsaba Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Buffalo City district

Here is how Tsaba Public School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Tsaba Public School's 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsaba Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsaba Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Tsaba Public School, 2,087 compared with 75; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tsaba Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsaba Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsaba Public School, 2,067 compared with 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsaba Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsaba Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Tsaba Public School's 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsaba Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsaba Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Tsaba Public School's 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsaba Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tsaba Public School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Tsaba Public School's 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsaba Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsaba Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsaba Public School, 2,067 compared with 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsaba Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsaba Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Tsaba Public School's 75; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsaba Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Tsaba Public School's 75, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsaba Public School, 1,372 compared with 75, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Tsaba Public School for 2027

As a public school, Tsaba Public 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
Tsaba Location, East London, 5201
Postal
P.o.box 165, East London, Eastlondon, 5201
Telephone
043 789 0067
EMIS number
200200853

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsaba Public 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 Tsaba Public School directly, on 043 789 0067, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsaba Public 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 Tsaba Public School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tsaba Public 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 East London besides Tsaba Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Tsaba Public School?
Tsaba Public School reported 75 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Tsaba Public School?
No. Tsaba Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tsaba Public School a public or private school?
Tsaba Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsaba Public School?
You can call 043 789 0067. It is located at Tsaba Location, East London, 5201.
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