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Zola Senior Primary School

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

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

Zola Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Engcobo. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

321
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zola Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Here is how Zola Senior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zola Senior Primary School, 1,527 compared with 321; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zola Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Zola Senior Primary School's 321; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zola Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zola Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Zola Senior Primary School, 1,400 compared with 321; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zola Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zola Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zola Senior Primary School, 1,310 compared with 321; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zola Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zola Senior Primary School, 1,219 compared with 321; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zola Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zola Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

Zooming into Engcobo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zola Senior Primary School.

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Zola Senior Primary School's 321; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zola Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zola Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zola Senior Primary School, 1,310 compared with 321; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zola Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zola Senior Primary School, 1,219 compared with 321; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zola Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zola Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zola Senior Primary School, 1,122 compared with 321; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zola Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zola Senior Primary School, 903 compared with 321, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Zola Senior Primary School for 2027

Zola Senior 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
All Saints A/A, Zola Location, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P. O. Box 412, Ngcobo, 5050
Telephone
083 364 0802
EMIS number
200401196

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zola Senior 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 Zola Senior Primary School directly, on 083 364 0802, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zola Senior 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 Zola Senior Primary School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zola Senior 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 Engcobo besides Zola Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zola Senior Primary School?
Zola Senior Primary School reported 321 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Zola Senior Primary School?
No. Zola Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zola Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Zola Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zola Senior Primary School?
You can call 083 364 0802. It is located at All Saints A/A, Zola Location, Ngcobo, 5050.
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