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Xhama Primary School

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

Xhama Primary School is a public primary school in Tyolomnqa, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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Located in Tyolomnqa, East London, Xhama Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

148
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Xhama Primary 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 Xhama Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Xhama Primary School, 2,355 compared with 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xhama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xhama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Xhama Primary School's 148; is a public combined school, a different phase than Xhama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xhama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Xhama Primary School's 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xhama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xhama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Xhama Primary School, 1,507 compared with 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xhama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xhama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Xhama Primary School, 1,440 compared with 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xhama Primary 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 Xhama Primary School, 2,355 compared with 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xhama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xhama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Xhama Primary School's 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xhama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xhama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Xhama Primary School, 1,440 compared with 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xhama Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Xhama Primary School, 1,396 compared with 148, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Xhama Primary School's 148, 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 Xhama Primary School for 2027

Xhama 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
Xhama Village, East London, 5200
Postal
P.o.box 7620 , East London, East London, 5200
Telephone
072 698 9377
EMIS number
200200910

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Xhama 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 Xhama Primary School directly, on 072 698 9377, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Xhama 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 Xhama Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Xhama 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 East London besides Xhama Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Xhama Primary School?
Xhama Primary School reported 148 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Xhama Primary School?
No. Xhama Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Xhama Primary School a public or private school?
Xhama Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Xhama Primary School?
You can call 072 698 9377. It is located at Xhama Village, East London, 5200.
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