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B A Mbam Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Lady Frere, Dordrecht, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

B A Mbam Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Lady Frere, Dordrecht. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of B A Mbam Junior Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Lady Frere, Dordrecht, B A Mbam Junior Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

63
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, B A Mbam Junior Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against B A Mbam Junior Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than B A Mbam Junior Primary School, 1,607 compared with 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than B A Mbam Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point B A Mbam Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than B A Mbam Junior Primary School, 1,410 compared with 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than B A Mbam Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point B A Mbam Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than B A Mbam Junior Primary School, 1,349 compared with 63, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than B A Mbam Junior Primary School, 1,348 compared with 63, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against B A Mbam Junior Primary School's 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than B A Mbam Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point B A Mbam Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Dordrecht

And within Dordrecht itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Masikanyise High School teaches considerably more learners than B A Mbam Junior Primary School, 1,088 compared with 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than B A Mbam Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point B A Mbam Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chris Hani Public Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 984 learners against B A Mbam Junior Primary School's 63, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Anako Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than B A Mbam Junior Primary School, 626 compared with 63, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dordrecht High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 570 learners against B A Mbam Junior Primary School's 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than B A Mbam Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point B A Mbam Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dordrecht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 234 learners against B A Mbam Junior Primary School's 63, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to B A Mbam Junior Primary School for 2027

B A Mbam Junior Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bankies Village, N/A, Lady Frere, 5410
Postal
P.o. Box 132 , Dordrecht, Lady Frere, 5435
Telephone
083 881 5546
EMIS number
200600021

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at B A Mbam Junior 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 B A Mbam Junior Primary School directly, on 083 881 5546, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to B A Mbam Junior Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is B A Mbam Junior Primary School the best school in Dordrecht?
No matric pass rate is on record for B A Mbam Junior 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 Dordrecht besides B A Mbam Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Dordrecht, including Masikanyise High School.
How big are the classes at B A Mbam Junior Primary School?
B A Mbam Junior Primary School reported 63 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 B A Mbam Junior Primary School?
No. B A Mbam Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is B A Mbam Junior Primary School a public or private school?
B A Mbam Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact B A Mbam Junior Primary School?
You can call 083 881 5546. It is located at Bankies Village, N/A, Lady Frere, 5410.
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