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Tsitsikama Primary School

Public primary school · Whittlesea, Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Tsitsikama Primary School is a public primary school in Whittlesea, Queenstown. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Tsitsikama Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Whittlesea, Queenstown, Tsitsikama Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

71
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Tsitsikama Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Tsitsikama Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Tsitsikama Primary School, 1,607 compared with 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsitsikama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsitsikama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Tsitsikama Primary School, 1,410 compared with 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsitsikama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsitsikama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsitsikama Primary School, 1,349 compared with 71, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsitsikama Primary School, 1,348 compared with 71, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Tsitsikama Primary School's 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsitsikama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsitsikama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

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

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Tsitsikama Primary School, 1,607 compared with 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsitsikama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsitsikama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Tsitsikama Primary School, 1,410 compared with 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsitsikama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsitsikama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsitsikama Primary School, 1,349 compared with 71, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Tsitsikama Primary School's 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsitsikama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsitsikama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School teaches considerably more learners than Tsitsikama Primary School, 1,203 compared with 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsitsikama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsitsikama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Tsitsikama Primary School for 2027

Because Tsitsikama 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
Tsitsikama Village, Whittlesea, 5360
Postal
Private Bag X326, Whittlesea, 5360
Telephone
063 852 4150
EMIS number
200600856

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsitsikama 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 Tsitsikama Primary School directly, on 063 852 4150, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsitsikama 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 Tsitsikama Primary School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tsitsikama 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 Queenstown besides Tsitsikama Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Tsitsikama Primary School?
Tsitsikama Primary School reported 71 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Tsitsikama Primary School?
No. Tsitsikama Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tsitsikama Primary School a public or private school?
Tsitsikama Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsitsikama Primary School?
You can call 063 852 4150. It is located at Tsitsikama Village, Whittlesea, 5360.
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