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Zenzile Primary School

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

Welcome to Zenzile Primary School, a public primary school serving Cofimvaba. 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 Zenzile Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Zenzile Primary School is a public primary school in Cofimvaba. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

229
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zenzile Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Zenzile Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zenzile Primary School, 1,527 compared with 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zenzile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Zenzile Primary School's 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zenzile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zenzile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Zenzile Primary School, 1,400 compared with 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zenzile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zenzile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zenzile Primary School, 1,310 compared with 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zenzile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zenzile Primary School, 1,219 compared with 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zenzile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zenzile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

Zooming into Cofimvaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zenzile Primary School.

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Zenzile Primary School, 1,400 compared with 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zenzile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zenzile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 955 learners against Zenzile Primary School's 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zenzile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zenzile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zenzile Primary School, 887 compared with 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zenzile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zenzile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zenzile Primary School, 684 compared with 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zenzile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zenzile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zenzile Primary School, 618 compared with 229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zenzile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Zenzile Primary School for 2027

Zenzile 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
Banzi A/A, Banzi, Cofimvaba, 5380
Postal
P.o Box 555, Cofimvaba, Cofimvaba, 5380
Telephone
082 755 1959
EMIS number
200600943

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zenzile 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 Zenzile Primary School directly, on 082 755 1959, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zenzile 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 Zenzile Primary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zenzile 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 Cofimvaba besides Zenzile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Zenzile Primary School?
Zenzile Primary School reported 229 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Zenzile Primary School?
No. Zenzile Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zenzile Primary School a public or private school?
Zenzile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zenzile Primary School?
You can call 082 755 1959. It is located at Banzi A/A, Banzi, Cofimvaba, 5380.
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