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Zanebandla Primary School

Public primary school · Tsolo, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Zanebandla Primary School is a public primary school in Tsolo. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Zanebandla Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tsolo, Zanebandla Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

125
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Zanebandla Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Zanebandla Primary School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanebandla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanebandla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zanebandla Primary School, 2,116 compared with 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanebandla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanebandla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Zanebandla Primary School, 1,950 compared with 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanebandla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanebandla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Zanebandla Primary School's 125, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Zanebandla Primary School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanebandla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanebandla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsolo

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

  • K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,337 learners against Zanebandla Primary School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanebandla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanebandla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,289 learners against Zanebandla Primary School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanebandla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanebandla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Drc Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zanebandla Primary School, 1,092 compared with 125, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jenca Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 809 learners against Zanebandla Primary School's 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanebandla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanebandla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tsolo High School teaches considerably more learners than Zanebandla Primary School, 732 compared with 125; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanebandla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanebandla 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 Zanebandla Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zanebandla 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
Ndzebe A/A, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P.o Box 404, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
043 735 1820
EMIS number
200400729

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zanebandla 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 Zanebandla Primary School directly, on 043 735 1820, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zanebandla 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 Zanebandla Primary School the best school in Tsolo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zanebandla 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 Tsolo besides Zanebandla Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsolo, including K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zanebandla Primary School?
Zanebandla Primary School reported 125 learners and 6 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 Zanebandla Primary School?
No. Zanebandla Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zanebandla Primary School a public or private school?
Zanebandla Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zanebandla Primary School?
You can call 043 735 1820. It is located at Ndzebe A/A, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170.
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