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Zikhova Combined Primary School

Public combined school · East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Zikhova Combined Primary School, a public combined school serving East London. 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 Zikhova Combined Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Zikhova Combined Primary School is a public combined school in East London. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

53
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zikhova Combined Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Zikhova Combined Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Zikhova Combined Primary School's 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhova Combined Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zikhova Combined Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhova Combined Primary School, 2,087 compared with 53; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zikhova Combined Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhova Combined Primary School, 2,067 compared with 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhova Combined Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zikhova Combined Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Zikhova Combined Primary School's 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhova Combined Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zikhova Combined Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Zikhova Combined Primary School's 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhova Combined Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zikhova Combined Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Zikhova Combined Primary School's 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhova Combined Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zikhova Combined Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhova Combined Primary School, 2,067 compared with 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhova Combined Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zikhova Combined Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Zikhova Combined Primary School's 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zikhova Combined Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Zikhova Combined Primary School's 53; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikhova Combined Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zikhova Combined Primary School, 1,372 compared with 53; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikhova Combined Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Zikhova Combined Primary School for 2027

Zikhova Combined 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
Zikhova Combined Primary School P.o. Box 200701, East London, East London, 5201
Postal
P O Box 1552, East London, 5201
EMIS number
200200940

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zikhova Combined Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Zikhova Combined Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Zikhova Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Zikhova Combined Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zikhova Combined 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 East London besides Zikhova Combined Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Zikhova Combined Primary School?
Zikhova Combined Primary School reported 53 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Zikhova Combined Primary School?
No. Zikhova Combined Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Zikhova Combined Primary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Zikhova Combined Primary School.
Is Zikhova Combined Primary School a public or private school?
Zikhova Combined Primary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zikhova Combined Primary School?
It is located at Zikhova Combined Primary School P.o. Box 200701, East London, East London, 5201.
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