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Upper Gqogqora Primary School

Public primary school · Tsomo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

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

In Tsomo, Upper Gqogqora Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

122
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Upper Gqogqora Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Upper Gqogqora Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Upper Gqogqora Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gqogqora Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Gqogqora Primary School, 1,513 compared with 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Upper Gqogqora Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Upper Gqogqora Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gqogqora Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Upper Gqogqora Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsomo

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

  • Tsomo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 833 learners against Upper Gqogqora Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobinamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Gqogqora Primary School, 772 compared with 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelivumile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 707 learners against Upper Gqogqora Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gqogqora Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gqogqora Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Step Ahead Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 676 learners against Upper Gqogqora Primary School's 122, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rainbow Preparatory Academy teaches considerably more learners than Upper Gqogqora Primary School, 583 compared with 122, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Gqogqora Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Upper Gqogqora Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Gqogqora A/A, Tsomo, Tsomo, 5400
Postal
P O Box 114, Tsomo, 5400
Telephone
083 552 6286
EMIS number
200300626

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Upper Gqogqora 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 Gqogqora Primary School directly, on 083 552 6286, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Upper Gqogqora 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 Gqogqora Primary School the best school in Tsomo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Upper Gqogqora 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 Tsomo besides Upper Gqogqora Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsomo, including Tsomo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Upper Gqogqora Primary School?
Upper Gqogqora Primary School reported 122 learners and 7 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 Upper Gqogqora Primary School?
No. Upper Gqogqora Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Upper Gqogqora Primary School a public or private school?
Upper Gqogqora Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Upper Gqogqora Primary School?
You can call 083 552 6286. It is located at Gqogqora A/A, Tsomo, Tsomo, 5400.
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