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Zabasa Primary Junior School

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

Zabasa Primary Junior School is a public primary school in Engcobo. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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Located in Engcobo, Zabasa Primary Junior School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

123
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Zabasa Primary Junior 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 Zabasa Primary Junior School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Zabasa Primary Junior School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabasa Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zabasa Primary Junior School, 1,513 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabasa Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zabasa Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Zabasa Primary Junior School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabasa Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zabasa Primary Junior 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 Zabasa Primary Junior School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabasa Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Zabasa Primary Junior School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabasa Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zabasa Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

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

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zabasa Primary Junior School, 1,513 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabasa Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zabasa Primary Junior 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 Zabasa Primary Junior School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabasa Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Zabasa Primary Junior School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabasa Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zabasa Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,122 learners against Zabasa Primary Junior School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zabasa Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 903 learners against Zabasa Primary Junior School's 123, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Zabasa Primary Junior School for 2027

As a public school, Zabasa Primary Junior 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
Zabasa A/A, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P O Box 164, Engcobo, 5050
EMIS number
200401159

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zabasa Primary Junior School?
No phone number or email is on record for Zabasa Primary Junior School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Zabasa Primary Junior 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 Zabasa Primary Junior School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zabasa Primary Junior 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 Engcobo besides Zabasa Primary Junior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zabasa Primary Junior School?
Zabasa Primary Junior School reported 123 learners and 5 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 Zabasa Primary Junior School?
No. Zabasa Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zabasa Primary Junior School a public or private school?
Zabasa Primary Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zabasa Primary Junior School?
It is located at Zabasa A/A, Ngcobo, 5050.
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