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Zalaze Primary School

Public primary school · Middledrift, Debe Nek, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

In Middledrift, Debe Nek, Zalaze Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Zalaze Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Zalaze Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Middledrift, Debe Nek. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

32
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zalaze 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 Zalaze Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Zalaze Primary School, 1,224 compared with 32; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zalaze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zalaze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Zalaze Primary School, 1,170 compared with 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zalaze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zalaze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Zalaze Primary School, 1,020 compared with 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zalaze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zalaze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zalaze Primary School, 1,001 compared with 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zalaze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zalaze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Zalaze Primary School's 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zalaze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zalaze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Debe Nek

Zooming into Debe Nek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zalaze Primary School.

  • Siseko Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 267 learners against Zalaze Primary School's 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zalaze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zalaze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 244 learners against Zalaze Primary School's 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zalaze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 57.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zalaze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kulile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 212 learners against Zalaze Primary School's 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zalaze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 69.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zalaze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sabane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zalaze Primary School, 177 compared with 32, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Zihlahleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zalaze Primary School, 165 compared with 32, 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 Zalaze Primary School for 2027

Zalaze 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
Zalaze Location Location, Debe Nek , Middle Drift , 5604
Postal
P O Box 26, Debe Nek, 5604
Telephone
082 534 9687
EMIS number
200200917

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zalaze 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 Zalaze Primary School directly, on 082 534 9687, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zalaze 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 Zalaze Primary School the best school in Debe Nek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zalaze 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 Debe Nek besides Zalaze Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Debe Nek, including Siseko Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zalaze Primary School?
Zalaze Primary School reported 32 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Zalaze Primary School?
No. Zalaze Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zalaze Primary School a public or private school?
Zalaze Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zalaze Primary School?
You can call 082 534 9687. It is located at Zalaze Location Location, Debe Nek , Middle Drift , 5604.
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