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Zulumema Primary School

Public primary school · Whittlesea, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Whittlesea, Zulumema Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Zulumema Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Zulumema Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Whittlesea. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

45
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zulumema 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 West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Zulumema Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Zulumema Primary School's 45; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zulumema Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zulumema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Zulumema Primary School's 45; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zulumema Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zulumema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Zulumema Primary School's 45, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Zulumema Primary School's 45, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Zulumema Primary School, 1,267 compared with 45; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zulumema Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zulumema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Whittlesea

Zooming into Whittlesea, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zulumema Primary School.

  • Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zulumema Primary School, 1,159 compared with 45; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zulumema Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zulumema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bongolethu Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Zulumema Primary School, 762 compared with 45, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Funda High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 745 learners against Zulumema Primary School's 45; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zulumema Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 72.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zulumema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zulumema Primary School, 744 compared with 45; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zulumema Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zulumema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Umthawexhadi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zulumema Primary School, 728 compared with 45, 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 Zulumema Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zulumema 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
Qaukeni Admin Area, Whittlesea, Queenstown, 5330
Postal
P O Box 161, Whittlesea, 5360
Telephone
073 246 8537
EMIS number
200600954

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zulumema 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 Zulumema Primary School directly, on 073 246 8537, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zulumema 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 Zulumema Primary School the best school in Whittlesea?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zulumema 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 Whittlesea besides Zulumema Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Whittlesea, including Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zulumema Primary School?
Zulumema Primary School reported 45 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Zulumema Primary School?
No. Zulumema Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zulumema Primary School a public or private school?
Zulumema Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zulumema Primary School?
You can call 073 246 8537. It is located at Qaukeni Admin Area, Whittlesea, Queenstown, 5330.
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