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Tshatshu Primary School

Public primary school · King William's Town, Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Tshatshu Primary School is a public primary school based in King William's Town, Zwelitsha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Tshatshu Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In King William's Town, Zwelitsha, Tshatshu Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

358
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Tshatshu Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Tshatshu Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Tshatshu Primary School, 2,355 compared with 358; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshatshu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshatshu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Tshatshu Primary School's 358; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tshatshu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshatshu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Tshatshu Primary School's 358; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshatshu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshatshu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Tshatshu Primary School, 1,507 compared with 358; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshatshu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshatshu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Tshatshu Primary School, 1,440 compared with 358; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshatshu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Zwelitsha

And within Zwelitsha itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Fundinjobo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,222 learners against Tshatshu Primary School's 358; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshatshu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshatshu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngqika Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 505 learners against Tshatshu Primary School's 358, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Fundisa Special School teaches fewer learners than Tshatshu Primary School, 178 compared with 358, and is a public special needs education school, a different phase than Tshatshu Primary School.
  • Ndileka Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 139 learners against Tshatshu Primary School's 358, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mlakalaka Primary School teaches fewer learners than Tshatshu Primary School, 111 compared with 358, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tshatshu Primary School for 2027

Because Tshatshu Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tshatshu Location, Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, 5600
Postal
P.o. B0X 64606, Zwelitsha, Kingwilliamstown, 5608
Telephone
071 745 8060
EMIS number
200200972

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshatshu 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 Tshatshu Primary School directly, on 071 745 8060, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshatshu Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Tshatshu Primary School the best school in Zwelitsha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshatshu 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 Zwelitsha besides Tshatshu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Zwelitsha, including Fundinjobo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tshatshu Primary School?
Tshatshu Primary School reported 358 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Tshatshu Primary School?
No. Tshatshu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tshatshu Primary School a public or private school?
Tshatshu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshatshu Primary School?
You can call 071 745 8060. It is located at Tshatshu Location, Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, 5600.
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