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W Z Tofile Primary School

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

W Z Tofile Primary School is a public primary school based in Cala. 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 W Z Tofile Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Cala, W Z Tofile Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

216
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against W Z Tofile Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against W Z Tofile Primary School's 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W Z Tofile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than W Z Tofile Primary School, 1,513 compared with 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W Z Tofile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W Z Tofile 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 W Z Tofile Primary School's 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W Z Tofile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W Z Tofile 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 W Z Tofile Primary School's 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W Z Tofile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against W Z Tofile Primary School's 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W Z Tofile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W Z Tofile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cala

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

  • Cala Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,213 learners against W Z Tofile Primary School's 216; is a public combined school, a different phase than W Z Tofile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W Z Tofile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Horizon Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 954 learners against W Z Tofile Primary School's 216, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • L M Silingela Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 952 learners against W Z Tofile Primary School's 216, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cala Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 930 learners against W Z Tofile Primary School's 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W Z Tofile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W Z Tofile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 511 learners against W Z Tofile Primary School's 216; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W Z Tofile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W Z Tofile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 W Z Tofile Primary School for 2027

As a public school, W Z Tofile 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
Manzimahle A/A, Cala, Cala, 5455
Postal
Manzimahle A/A, Cala, Cala, 5455
Telephone
072 171 8262
EMIS number
200600904

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at W Z Tofile 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 W Z Tofile Primary School directly, on 072 171 8262, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to W Z Tofile 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 W Z Tofile Primary School the best school in Cala?
No matric pass rate is on record for W Z Tofile 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 Cala besides W Z Tofile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cala, including Cala Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at W Z Tofile Primary School?
W Z Tofile Primary School reported 216 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 W Z Tofile Primary School?
No. W Z Tofile Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is W Z Tofile Primary School a public or private school?
W Z Tofile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact W Z Tofile Primary School?
You can call 072 171 8262. It is located at Manzimahle A/A, Cala, Cala, 5455.
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