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Upper Cata Primary School

Public primary school · Upper Cata Location, Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Upper Cata Primary School is a public primary school based in Upper Cata Location, Keiskammahoek. 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 Upper Cata Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Upper Cata Location, Keiskammahoek, Upper Cata Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

146
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

Here is how Upper Cata Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Upper Cata Primary School's 146; is a public combined school, a different phase than Upper Cata Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cata Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Upper Cata Primary School's 146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cata Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cata Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Upper Cata Primary School's 146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cata Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cata Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Upper Cata Primary School's 146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cata Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cata Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Cata Primary School, 933 compared with 146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cata Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cata Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Keiskammahoek

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

  • Vukile Tshwete Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 855 learners against Upper Cata Primary School's 146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cata Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cata Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Matthews High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 540 learners against Upper Cata Primary School's 146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Cata Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Cata Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Douglas Ross Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 419 learners against Upper Cata Primary School's 146, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sivuyile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Cata Primary School, 410 compared with 146, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • St Matthews Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Cata Primary School, 287 compared with 146, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Upper Cata Primary School for 2027

Upper Cata Primary 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
Cata Location, Keiskammahoek, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Postal
P O Box 40, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Telephone
083 351 3545
EMIS number
200200877

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Upper Cata 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 Upper Cata Primary School directly, on 083 351 3545, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Upper Cata 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 Upper Cata Primary School the best school in Keiskammahoek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Upper Cata 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 Keiskammahoek besides Upper Cata Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Keiskammahoek, including Vukile Tshwete Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Upper Cata Primary School?
Upper Cata Primary School reported 146 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Upper Cata Primary School?
No. Upper Cata Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Upper Cata Primary School a public or private school?
Upper Cata Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Upper Cata Primary School?
You can call 083 351 3545. It is located at Cata Location, Keiskammahoek, Keiskammahoek, 5670.
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