Overview
Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Qumbu, MacLear, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 59 learners and is staffed by 4 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 15:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 14 other primary schools in Qumbu.
School fees
Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Kwantabankulu Senior 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 Or Tambo Inland district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 082 761 3473 for specifics.
Is Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q2), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Or Tambo Inland district. No tuition is charged to any of its 59 learners.
What is the quintile of Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School is a Q2 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Qumbu, MacLear, Eastern Cape community in the Or Tambo Inland district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School school office. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Or Tambo Inland education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School
Call 082 761 3473 to confirm whether Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Sibomvaneni Loc.,Caba A/A,Qumbu,5180 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 Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Kwantabankulu Senior 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 Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Or Tambo Inland 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)
- Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Kwantabankulu Senior 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 Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School via phone 082 761 3473.
What documents do I need to apply at Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School?
Kwantabankulu Senior 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 Kwantabankulu Senior Primary School (phone 082 761 3473) for any school-specific requirements.