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Zabalaza Junior Primary School

Public primary school · King William's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Zabalaza Junior Primary School, a public primary school serving King William's Town, King Williams Town. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Zabalaza Junior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Zabalaza Junior Primary School is a public primary school in King William's Town, King Williams Town. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

178
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zabalaza Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Zabalaza Junior Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Zabalaza Junior Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabalaza Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zabalaza Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Zabalaza Junior Primary School, 2,087 compared with 178; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zabalaza Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zabalaza Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zabalaza Junior Primary School, 2,067 compared with 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabalaza Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zabalaza Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Zabalaza Junior Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabalaza Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zabalaza Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Zabalaza Junior Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabalaza Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

Zooming into King Williams Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zabalaza Junior Primary School.

  • Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Zabalaza Junior Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabalaza Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against Zabalaza Junior Primary School's 178; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zabalaza Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against Zabalaza Junior Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabalaza Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zabalaza Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Zabalaza Junior Primary School, 1,174 compared with 178, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zabalaza Junior Primary School, 1,135 compared with 178, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Zabalaza Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zabalaza Junior 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
Zabalaza Primary School, King Williams Town, King Williams Town, 5600
Postal
P O Box 4922, King Wm's Town, 5600
Telephone
071 691 5080
EMIS number
200200914

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zabalaza Junior 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 Zabalaza Junior Primary School directly, on 071 691 5080, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zabalaza Junior 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 Zabalaza Junior Primary School the best school in King Williams Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zabalaza Junior 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 King Williams Town besides Zabalaza Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Zabalaza Junior Primary School?
Zabalaza Junior Primary School reported 178 learners and 7 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 Zabalaza Junior Primary School?
No. Zabalaza Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zabalaza Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Zabalaza Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zabalaza Junior Primary School?
You can call 071 691 5080. It is located at Zabalaza Primary School, King Williams Town, King Williams Town, 5600.
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