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Zihlahleni Primary School

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

Zihlahleni Primary School is a public primary school in Debe Nek. 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 Zihlahleni Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Debe Nek, Zihlahleni Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

165
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Zihlahleni Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Here is how Zihlahleni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Zihlahleni Primary School's 165; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zihlahleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlahleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Zihlahleni Primary School's 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zihlahleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlahleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Zihlahleni Primary School's 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zihlahleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlahleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Zihlahleni Primary School's 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zihlahleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlahleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Zihlahleni Primary School, 933 compared with 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zihlahleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlahleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Debe Nek

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

  • Siseko Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zihlahleni Primary School, 267 compared with 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zihlahleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlahleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Zihlahleni Primary School, 244 compared with 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zihlahleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 57.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlahleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kulile Secondary School is a similar size to Zihlahleni Primary School, with 212 learners against 165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zihlahleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 69.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zihlahleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sabane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zihlahleni Primary School, at 177 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ngcabasa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zihlahleni Primary School, at 159 learners, 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 Zihlahleni Primary School for 2027

Zihlahleni 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
Zihlahleni Location, Debe Nek, Debe Nek, 5604
Postal
P O Box 12, Debe Nek, 5604
Telephone
065 628 3287
EMIS number
200200938

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zihlahleni 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 Zihlahleni Primary School directly, on 065 628 3287, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zihlahleni 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 Zihlahleni Primary School the best school in Debe Nek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zihlahleni 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 Zihlahleni 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 Zihlahleni Primary School?
Zihlahleni Primary School reported 165 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Zihlahleni Primary School?
No. Zihlahleni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zihlahleni Primary School a public or private school?
Zihlahleni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zihlahleni Primary School?
You can call 065 628 3287. It is located at Zihlahleni Location, Debe Nek, Debe Nek, 5604.
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