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Balizulu Primary School

Public primary school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Balizulu Primary School is a public primary school based in Umtata, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Balizulu Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umtata, Mthatha, Balizulu Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

341
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Balizulu Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Balizulu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Balizulu Primary School's 341; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balizulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balizulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Balizulu Primary School, 2,116 compared with 341; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balizulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balizulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Balizulu Primary School, 1,950 compared with 341; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balizulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balizulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Balizulu Primary School's 341, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Balizulu Primary School's 341; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balizulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balizulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Balizulu Primary School's 341; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balizulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balizulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Balizulu Primary School, 1,950 compared with 341; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balizulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balizulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Balizulu Primary School's 341, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Balizulu Primary School's 341; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balizulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balizulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Balizulu Primary School's 341; is a public combined school, a different phase than Balizulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balizulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Balizulu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Balizulu Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kotishini Location, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P O Box 52805, Kotishini Loc, 5100
Telephone
083 398 5216
EMIS number
200400012
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Balizulu 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 Balizulu Primary School directly, on 083 398 5216, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Balizulu 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 Balizulu Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Balizulu 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 Mthatha besides Balizulu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Balizulu Primary School?
Balizulu Primary School reported 341 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Balizulu Primary School?
No. Balizulu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Balizulu Primary School a public or private school?
Balizulu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Balizulu Primary School?
You can call 083 398 5216. It is located at Kotishini Location, Mthatha, 5099.
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