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Zikhalini Primary School

Public primary school · King William's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Zikhalini Primary School is a public primary school based in King William's Town, King Williams Town. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Zikhalini Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In King William's Town, King Williams Town, Zikhalini Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

33
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Zikhalini Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhalini Primary School, 2,355 compared with 33; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhalini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zikhalini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Zikhalini Primary School's 33; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zikhalini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zikhalini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Zikhalini Primary School's 33; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhalini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zikhalini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhalini Primary School, 1,507 compared with 33; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhalini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zikhalini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhalini Primary School, 1,440 compared with 33; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhalini Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

And within King Williams Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Hector Petersen High School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhalini Primary School, 1,342 compared with 33; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhalini Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhalini Primary School, 1,232 compared with 33; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zikhalini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhalini Primary School, 1,210 compared with 33; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhalini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zikhalini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bisho Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Zikhalini Primary School's 33, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,135 learners against Zikhalini Primary School's 33, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Zikhalini Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zikhalini 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
Zikhalini Location, King Willams Town, 5600
Postal
P O Box 1625, King William's Town, 5600
Telephone
064 759 2051
EMIS number
200200939

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zikhalini 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 Zikhalini Primary School directly, on 064 759 2051, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zikhalini 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 Zikhalini Primary School the best school in King Williams Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zikhalini 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 King Williams Town besides Zikhalini Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Zikhalini Primary School?
Zikhalini Primary School reported 33 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Zikhalini Primary School?
No. Zikhalini Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zikhalini Primary School a public or private school?
Zikhalini Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zikhalini Primary School?
You can call 064 759 2051. It is located at Zikhalini Location, King Willams Town, 5600.
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