Overview
Tabase Primary Junior School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Libode, Qumbu, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 300 learners and is staffed by 10 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 30:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 35 other primary schools in Libode.
School fees
Tabase Primary Junior 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 Tabase Primary Junior School for 2027?
Tabase Primary Junior School is a no-fee public primary school (Grades R–7) in Libode, Qumbu, Eastern Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 300 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, contact the school office.
Is Tabase Primary Junior School a no-fee school?
Tabase Primary Junior School is classified no-fee under Q1 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Libode, Qumbu, Eastern Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Tabase Primary Junior School and what does it mean for fees?
Classified as Q1 by the Department of Basic Education, Tabase Primary Junior School falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 300 learners attending here in Libode, Qumbu, Eastern Cape pay no school fees.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Tabase Primary Junior School, families in Eastern Cape apply directly at the Tabase Primary Junior 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 Tabase Primary Junior School
Contact Tabase Primary Junior School directly to confirm whether places are available for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Mbalisweni A/A,Buhlungwana Loc,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 Tabase Primary Junior School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Tabase Primary Junior School is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Tabase Primary Junior 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 Tabase Primary Junior School for the next school year?
Tabase Primary Junior School processes applications at the school office. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. Reach the school directly via the school office to confirm openings in the Or Tambo Inland district.
What documents do I need to apply at Tabase Primary Junior School?
When applying to Tabase Primary Junior School, you'll typically need: • 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) Additional items may be requested by Tabase Primary Junior School depending on the grade; confirm via the school office.