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Tukela Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tukela Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Qumbu. 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 Tukela Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Tukela Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Qumbu. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

51
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tukela Senior Primary 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

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Tukela Senior Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tukela Senior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tukela Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tukela Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Tukela Senior Primary School's 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tukela Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tukela Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Tukela Senior Primary School's 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tukela Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tukela Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Tukela Senior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 51, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Tukela Senior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tukela Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tukela Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

Zooming into Qumbu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tukela Senior Primary School.

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Tukela Senior Primary School's 51; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tukela Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tukela Senior Primary School, 1,468 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tukela Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tukela Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tukela Senior Primary School, 1,332 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tukela Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tukela Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tukela Senior Primary School, 1,294 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tukela Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tukela Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 994 learners against Tukela Senior Primary School's 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tukela Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tukela Senior 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 Tukela Senior Primary School for 2027

Because Tukela Senior 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
Maqhubini A/A, Luqolweni, Qumbu, 5180
Postal
P.o. Box 146, Qumbu, 5180
Telephone
078 137 8416
EMIS number
200401072

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tukela Senior 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 Tukela Senior Primary School directly, on 078 137 8416, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tukela Senior 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 Tukela Senior Primary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tukela Senior 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 Qumbu besides Tukela Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tukela Senior Primary School?
Tukela Senior Primary School reported 51 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Tukela Senior Primary School?
No. Tukela Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tukela Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Tukela Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tukela Senior Primary School?
You can call 078 137 8416. It is located at Maqhubini A/A, Luqolweni, Qumbu, 5180.
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