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Bensile Primary Junior School

Public primary school · Libode, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bensile Primary Junior School, a public primary school serving Libode, Mthatha. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bensile Primary Junior School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bensile Primary Junior School is a public primary school in Libode, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

512
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bensile Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Coastal district with Bensile Primary Junior School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bensile Primary Junior School, 1,788 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bensile Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bensile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bensile Primary Junior School, 1,734 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bensile Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bensile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Bensile Primary Junior School's 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bensile Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bensile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Bensile Primary Junior School's 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bensile Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bensile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Bensile Primary Junior School's 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bensile Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bensile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bensile Primary Junior School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bensile Primary Junior School, 2,172 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bensile Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bensile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Bensile Primary Junior School's 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bensile Primary Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bensile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Bensile Primary Junior School, 1,910 compared with 512, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Bensile Primary Junior School, 1,870 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bensile Primary Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bensile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Bensile Primary Junior School, 1,817 compared with 512; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bensile Primary Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bensile Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bensile Primary Junior School for 2027

Bensile Primary Junior 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
Zithathele, Libode, 5160
Postal
Ngolo A/A, Box 40 Libode, 5160
Telephone
072 772 4808
EMIS number
200400036
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bensile Primary Junior 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 Bensile Primary Junior School directly, on 072 772 4808, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bensile Primary Junior School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bensile Primary Junior School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bensile Primary Junior 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 Bensile Primary Junior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bensile Primary Junior School?
Bensile Primary Junior School reported 512 learners and 15 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 Bensile Primary Junior School?
No. Bensile Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bensile Primary Junior School a public or private school?
Bensile Primary Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bensile Primary Junior School?
You can call 072 772 4808. It is located at Zithathele, Libode, 5160.
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