Overview
Qolombane Junior Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Tsolo, Qumbu, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 196 learners and is staffed by 6 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 33:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 33 other primary schools in Tsolo.
School fees
Qolombane Junior 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 Qolombane Junior Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Qolombane Junior Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the Or Tambo Inland district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 072 968 9529 for specifics.
Is Qolombane Junior Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Qolombane Junior Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Or Tambo Inland district. No tuition is charged to any of its 196 learners.
What is the quintile of Qolombane Junior Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Qolombane Junior Primary School is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Tsolo, Qumbu, 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 Qolombane Junior Primary School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Qolombane Junior 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 Qolombane Junior Primary School
Call 072 968 9529 to confirm whether Qolombane 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 Qolombane Location,Tsolo,Tsolo,5170 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 Qolombane Junior Primary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Qolombane Junior Primary School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Qolombane Junior 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 Qolombane Junior Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Qolombane Junior Primary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Qolombane 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 Qolombane Junior Primary School via phone 072 968 9529.
What documents do I need to apply at Qolombane Junior Primary School?
Qolombane 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 Qolombane Junior Primary School (phone 072 968 9529) for any school-specific requirements.