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Zwelabantu Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Tabankulu, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Zwelabantu Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Tabankulu. 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 Zwelabantu Senior Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tabankulu, Zwelabantu Senior Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

377
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Zwelabantu Senior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Zwelabantu Senior Primary School's 377; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelabantu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Zwelabantu Senior Primary School's 377; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School, 1,671 compared with 377; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelabantu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School, 1,658 compared with 377; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelabantu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School, 1,612 compared with 377; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelabantu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tabankulu

And within Tabankulu itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School, 1,671 compared with 377; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelabantu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School, 1,308 compared with 377; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelabantu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,300 learners against Zwelabantu Senior Primary School's 377; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelabantu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School, 1,283 compared with 377; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelabantu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dumezweni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Zwelabantu Senior Primary School's 377; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelabantu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelabantu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Zwelabantu Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zwelabantu Senior 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
Mbangweni A/A, Tabankulu, 5090
Postal
P O Box 819, Tabankulu, 5130
Telephone
083 528 3831
EMIS number
200501336

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zwelabantu 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 Zwelabantu Senior Primary School directly, on 083 528 3831, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zwelabantu Senior 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 Zwelabantu Senior Primary School the best school in Tabankulu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zwelabantu 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 Tabankulu besides Zwelabantu Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tabankulu, including Mnceba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zwelabantu Senior Primary School?
Zwelabantu Senior Primary School reported 377 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Zwelabantu Senior Primary School?
No. Zwelabantu Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zwelabantu Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Zwelabantu Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zwelabantu Senior Primary School?
You can call 083 528 3831. It is located at Mbangweni A/A, Tabankulu, 5090.
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