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Zwelonke Primary School

Public primary school · Tsolo, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Tsolo, Zwelonke 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 Zwelonke Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Zwelonke Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tsolo. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

138
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zwelonke 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

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Zwelonke Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelonke Primary School, 2,172 compared with 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelonke Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelonke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Zwelonke Primary School's 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelonke Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelonke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Zwelonke Primary School's 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelonke Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelonke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelonke Primary School, 1,910 compared with 138, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelonke Primary School, 1,870 compared with 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelonke Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelonke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsolo

Zooming into Tsolo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zwelonke Primary School.

  • K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelonke Primary School, 1,337 compared with 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelonke Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelonke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelonke Primary School, 1,289 compared with 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelonke Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelonke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Drc Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,092 learners against Zwelonke Primary School's 138, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jenca Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelonke Primary School, 809 compared with 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelonke Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelonke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tsolo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 732 learners against Zwelonke Primary School's 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelonke Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelonke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Zwelonke Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zwelonke 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
Mayaluleni A/A, Bele A/A, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
Po Box 329, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
073 917 8631
EMIS number
200401226

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zwelonke 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 Zwelonke Primary School directly, on 073 917 8631, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zwelonke 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 Zwelonke Primary School the best school in Tsolo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zwelonke 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 Tsolo besides Zwelonke Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsolo, including K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zwelonke Primary School?
Zwelonke Primary School reported 138 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Zwelonke Primary School?
No. Zwelonke Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zwelonke Primary School a public or private school?
Zwelonke Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zwelonke Primary School?
You can call 073 917 8631. It is located at Mayaluleni A/A, Bele A/A, Tsolo, 5170.
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