Overview
Fort Bowker Junior Primary School is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Willowvale, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 234 learners and is staffed by 9 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 26:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Amathole East education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 20 other combined schools in Willowvale.
School fees
Fort Bowker Junior Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public combined school (Grades R–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Fort Bowker Junior Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Fort Bowker Junior Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q2) by the Department of Basic Education in the Amathole East district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 083 540 2028 for specifics.
Is Fort Bowker Junior Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Fort Bowker Junior Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q2), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Amathole East district. No tuition is charged to any of its 234 learners.
What is the quintile of Fort Bowker Junior Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Fort Bowker Junior Primary School is a Q2 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Willowvale, Eastern Cape community in the Amathole East district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Fort Bowker Junior Primary School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Fort Bowker Junior Primary School school office. The exact Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 process in the Amathole East education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Fort Bowker Junior Primary School
Call 083 540 2028 to confirm whether Fort Bowker Junior Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Mfula Admin Area,Mfula,Willowvale,5040 or download it from the Eastern Cape Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Fort Bowker Junior Primary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Fort Bowker Junior Primary School is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Fort Bowker Junior Primary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Amathole East district office under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Fort Bowker Junior Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Fort Bowker Junior Primary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Fort Bowker Junior Primary School. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. For confirmation of available places, contact Fort Bowker Junior Primary School via phone 083 540 2028.
What documents do I need to apply at Fort Bowker Junior Primary School?
Fort Bowker Junior Primary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Fort Bowker Junior Primary School (phone 083 540 2028) for any school-specific requirements.