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Zwelitsha Primary School

Public primary school · Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Zwelitsha Primary School, a public primary school serving Zwelitsha, King Williams Town. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Zwelitsha Primary School is a public primary school in Zwelitsha, King Williams Town. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

95
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zwelitsha 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

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Zwelitsha Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Zwelitsha Primary School's 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelitsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelitsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelitsha Primary School, 2,087 compared with 95; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zwelitsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelitsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelitsha Primary School, 2,067 compared with 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelitsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelitsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Zwelitsha Primary School's 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelitsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelitsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Zwelitsha Primary School's 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelitsha Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

Zooming into King Williams Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zwelitsha Primary School.

  • Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Zwelitsha Primary School's 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelitsha Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against Zwelitsha Primary School's 95; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelitsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against Zwelitsha Primary School's 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelitsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelitsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelitsha Primary School, 1,174 compared with 95, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelitsha Primary School, 1,135 compared with 95, 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 Zwelitsha Primary School for 2027

Because Zwelitsha 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
1661 Zone 7, Zwelitsha, Zwelitsha, 5608
Postal
P O Box 78, Zwelitsha, 5608
Telephone
040 654 1524
EMIS number
200200961

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zwelitsha 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 Zwelitsha Primary School directly, on 040 654 1524, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zwelitsha 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 Zwelitsha Primary School the best school in King Williams Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zwelitsha 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 King Williams Town besides Zwelitsha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Zwelitsha Primary School?
Zwelitsha Primary School reported 95 learners and 3 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 Zwelitsha Primary School?
No. Zwelitsha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zwelitsha Primary School a public or private school?
Zwelitsha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zwelitsha Primary School?
You can call 040 654 1524. It is located at 1661 Zone 7, Zwelitsha, Zwelitsha, 5608.
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