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Zanemvula Primary School

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

Zanemvula Primary School is a public primary school in Tsolo, St Cuthberts. 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 Zanemvula Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

131
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Zanemvula Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Zanemvula Primary School's 131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanemvula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanemvula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zanemvula Primary School, 2,116 compared with 131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanemvula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanemvula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Zanemvula Primary School, 1,950 compared with 131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanemvula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanemvula 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 Zanemvula Primary School's 131, 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 Zanemvula Primary School's 131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanemvula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanemvula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

St Cuthberts

And within St Cuthberts itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Mpoza Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zanemvula Primary School, at 151 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zanemvula Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bavumeleni Primary School is a similar size to Zanemvula Primary School, with 99 learners against 131, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Hobe Senior Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 89 learners against Zanemvula Primary School's 131, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Richard Samela Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 56 learners against Zanemvula Primary School's 131, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Zanemvula Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zanemvula 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
Majaba A/A, Jenca Area, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P.o. Box 295, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170,
Telephone
076 756 8611
EMIS number
200401171

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zanemvula 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 Zanemvula Primary School directly, on 076 756 8611, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zanemvula 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 Zanemvula Primary School the best school in St Cuthberts?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zanemvula 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 St Cuthberts besides Zanemvula Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around St Cuthberts, including Mpoza Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zanemvula Primary School?
Zanemvula Primary School reported 131 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Zanemvula Primary School?
No. Zanemvula Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zanemvula Primary School a public or private school?
Zanemvula Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zanemvula Primary School?
You can call 076 756 8611. It is located at Majaba A/A, Jenca Area, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170.
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