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Zimbaba Primary School

Public primary school · Zimbaba Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Zimbaba Primary School is a public primary school in Zimbaba Location, King Williams Town. 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 Zimbaba Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Zimbaba Location, King Williams Town, Zimbaba Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

85
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Zimbaba Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Zimbaba Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Zimbaba Primary School's 85; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zimbaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimbaba 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 Zimbaba Primary School's 85; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimbaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimbaba 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 Zimbaba Primary School's 85; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimbaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimbaba 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 Zimbaba Primary School's 85; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimbaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimbaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Zimbaba Primary School, 933 compared with 85; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimbaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimbaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

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 Zimbaba Primary School, 1,342 compared with 85; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimbaba Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zimbaba Primary School, 1,232 compared with 85; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimbaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zimbaba Primary School, 1,210 compared with 85; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimbaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimbaba 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 Zimbaba Primary School's 85, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,135 learners against Zimbaba Primary School's 85, 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 Zimbaba Primary School for 2027

Zimbaba 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
Zimbaba Village, King Williams Town, 5600
Postal
P.o. Box 396, King Williams Town, 5600,
Telephone
063 415 8089
EMIS number
200200944

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zimbaba 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 Zimbaba Primary School directly, on 063 415 8089, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zimbaba 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 Zimbaba Primary School the best school in King Williams Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zimbaba 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 Zimbaba 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 Zimbaba Primary School?
Zimbaba Primary School reported 85 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Zimbaba Primary School?
No. Zimbaba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zimbaba Primary School a public or private school?
Zimbaba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zimbaba Primary School?
You can call 063 415 8089. It is located at Zimbaba Village, King Williams Town, 5600.
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