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Upper Gxulu Primary School

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

Welcome to Upper Gxulu Primary School, a public primary school serving Upper Gxulu Location, Keiskammahoek. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Upper Gxulu Primary School is a public primary school in Upper Gxulu Location, Keiskammahoek. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

152
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Upper Gxulu 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

Amathole West district

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

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Gxulu Primary School, 1,224 compared with 152; is a public combined school, a different phase than Upper Gxulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gxulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Gxulu Primary School, 1,170 compared with 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gxulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gxulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Gxulu Primary School, 1,020 compared with 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gxulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gxulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Gxulu Primary School, 1,001 compared with 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gxulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gxulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Upper Gxulu Primary School's 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gxulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gxulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Keiskammahoek

Zooming into Keiskammahoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Upper Gxulu Primary School.

  • Vukile Tshwete Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Gxulu Primary School, 855 compared with 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gxulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gxulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Matthews High School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Gxulu Primary School, 540 compared with 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Gxulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Gxulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Douglas Ross Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Gxulu Primary School, 419 compared with 152, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sivuyile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 410 learners against Upper Gxulu Primary School's 152, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • St Matthews Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 287 learners against Upper Gxulu Primary School's 152, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Upper Gxulu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Upper Gxulu 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
Upper Gxulu, Keiskammahoek, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Postal
P O Box 9, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Telephone
073 262 8530
EMIS number
200200879

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Upper Gxulu 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 Gxulu Primary School directly, on 073 262 8530, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Upper Gxulu 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 Upper Gxulu Primary School the best school in Keiskammahoek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Upper Gxulu 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 Gxulu 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 Gxulu Primary School?
Upper Gxulu Primary School reported 152 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Gxulu Primary School?
No. Upper Gxulu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Upper Gxulu Primary School a public or private school?
Upper Gxulu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Upper Gxulu Primary School?
You can call 073 262 8530. It is located at Upper Gxulu, Keiskammahoek, Keiskammahoek, 5670.
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