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Zwelakhe Primary School

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

Zwelakhe Primary School is a public primary school based in Tabankulu. 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 Zwelakhe Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tabankulu, Zwelakhe Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

51
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with Zwelakhe Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Zwelakhe Primary School's 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelakhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelakhe 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 Zwelakhe Primary School's 51; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zwelakhe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelakhe Primary School, 1,671 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelakhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelakhe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelakhe Primary School, 1,658 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelakhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelakhe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelakhe Primary School, 1,612 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelakhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelakhe 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 Zwelakhe Primary School, 1,671 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelakhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelakhe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelakhe Primary School, 1,308 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelakhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelakhe 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 Zwelakhe Primary School's 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelakhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelakhe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelakhe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelakhe Primary School, 1,283 compared with 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelakhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelakhe 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 Zwelakhe Primary School's 51; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelakhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelakhe 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 Zwelakhe Primary School for 2027

Because Zwelakhe Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Umzimvubu A/A, Ntabankulu, 5130
Postal
P O Box 91888, Mount Frere, 5130
Telephone
071 769 5350
EMIS number
200501337

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zwelakhe 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 Zwelakhe Primary School directly, on 071 769 5350, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zwelakhe 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 Zwelakhe Primary School the best school in Tabankulu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zwelakhe 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 Zwelakhe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tabankulu, including Mnceba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zwelakhe Primary School?
Zwelakhe Primary School reported 51 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Zwelakhe Primary School?
No. Zwelakhe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zwelakhe Primary School a public or private school?
Zwelakhe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zwelakhe Primary School?
You can call 071 769 5350. It is located at Umzimvubu A/A, Ntabankulu, 5130.
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