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Tshapile Ps School

Public primary school · Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tshapile Ps School, a public primary school serving Engcobo. 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 Tshapile Ps School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Tshapile Ps School is a public primary school in Engcobo. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

187
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tshapile Ps 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

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Tshapile Ps School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshapile Ps School, 1,527 compared with 187; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshapile Ps School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Tshapile Ps School's 187; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshapile Ps School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshapile Ps School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Tshapile Ps School, 1,400 compared with 187; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshapile Ps School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshapile Ps School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshapile Ps School, 1,310 compared with 187; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshapile Ps School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshapile Ps School, 1,219 compared with 187; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshapile Ps School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshapile Ps School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

Zooming into Engcobo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tshapile Ps School.

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Tshapile Ps School's 187; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshapile Ps School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshapile Ps School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshapile Ps School, 1,310 compared with 187; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshapile Ps School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshapile Ps School, 1,219 compared with 187; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshapile Ps School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshapile Ps School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshapile Ps School, 1,122 compared with 187; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshapile Ps School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshapile Ps School, 903 compared with 187, 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 Tshapile Ps School for 2027

Tshapile Ps 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
Tshapile A/A, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
, Engcobo, 5054
EMIS number
200401066

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshapile Ps School?
No phone number or email is on record for Tshapile Ps School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Tshapile Ps 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 Tshapile Ps School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshapile Ps 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 Engcobo besides Tshapile Ps School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tshapile Ps School?
Tshapile Ps School reported 187 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Tshapile Ps School?
No. Tshapile Ps School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tshapile Ps School a public or private school?
Tshapile Ps School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshapile Ps School?
It is located at Tshapile A/A, Ngcobo, 5050.
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