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Twecwana Public School

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

Twecwana Public School is a public primary school based in Tsholomnqa, East London. 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 Twecwana Public School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tsholomnqa, East London, Twecwana Public School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

55
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Twecwana Public School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Twecwana Public School, 2,355 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Twecwana Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Twecwana Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Twecwana Public School's 55; is a public combined school, a different phase than Twecwana Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Twecwana Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Twecwana Public School's 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Twecwana Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Twecwana Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Twecwana Public School, 1,507 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Twecwana Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Twecwana Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Twecwana Public School, 1,440 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Twecwana Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Twecwana Public School, 2,355 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Twecwana Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Twecwana Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Twecwana Public School's 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Twecwana Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Twecwana Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Twecwana Public School, 1,440 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Twecwana Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Twecwana Public School, 1,396 compared with 55, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Twecwana Public School's 55, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Twecwana Public School for 2027

Because Twecwana Public 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
Twecwana Village, Hartwig's Halt, East London, 5200
Postal
P.o.box 1303, Chalumna, East London, 5200
Telephone
083 368 2500
EMIS number
200200861

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Twecwana 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 Twecwana Public School directly, on 083 368 2500, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Twecwana Public 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 Twecwana Public School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Twecwana 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 Twecwana 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 Twecwana Public School?
Twecwana Public School reported 55 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Twecwana Public School?
No. Twecwana Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Twecwana Public School a public or private school?
Twecwana Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Twecwana Public School?
You can call 083 368 2500. It is located at Twecwana Village, Hartwig's Halt, East London, 5200.
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