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Zwelake Primary School

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

Zwelake Primary School is a public primary school based in Tsomo, Cofimvaba. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Zwelake Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tsomo, Cofimvaba, Zwelake Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

54
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Zwelake Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Zwelake Primary School's 54; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelake Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelake Primary School, 1,513 compared with 54; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Zwelake Primary School's 54; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Zwelake Primary School's 54; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelake Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Zwelake Primary School's 54; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cofimvaba

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

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Zwelake Primary School's 54; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St James Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelake Primary School, 955 compared with 54; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 887 learners against Zwelake Primary School's 54; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 684 learners against Zwelake Primary School's 54; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 618 learners against Zwelake Primary School's 54; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelake Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Zwelake Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zwelake 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
Taleni Village Qutsa A/A, N/A, Cofimvaba, 5400
Postal
P.o. Box 498, Cofimvaba, 5380
Telephone
073 634 1003
EMIS number
200300698

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zwelake 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 Zwelake Primary School directly, on 073 634 1003, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zwelake 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 Zwelake Primary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zwelake 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 Cofimvaba besides Zwelake Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Zwelake Primary School?
Zwelake Primary School reported 54 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Zwelake Primary School?
No. Zwelake Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zwelake Primary School a public or private school?
Zwelake Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zwelake Primary School?
You can call 073 634 1003. It is located at Taleni Village Qutsa A/A, N/A, Cofimvaba, 5400.
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