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Chief Malefane Primary School

Public primary school · Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Chief Malefane Primary School, a public primary school serving Queenstown. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Chief Malefane Primary School is a public primary school in Queenstown. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

196
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Chief Malefane Primary 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

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Chief Malefane Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Chief Malefane Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chief Malefane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chief Malefane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Chief Malefane Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chief Malefane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chief Malefane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Chief Malefane Primary School's 196, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Chief Malefane Primary School's 196, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Chief Malefane Primary School, 1,267 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chief Malefane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chief Malefane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

Zooming into Queenstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Chief Malefane Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Chief Malefane Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chief Malefane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chief Malefane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Chief Malefane Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chief Malefane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chief Malefane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Chief Malefane Primary School's 196, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Chief Malefane Primary School, 1,267 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chief Malefane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chief Malefane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Chief Malefane Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chief Malefane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chief Malefane Primary 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 Chief Malefane Primary School for 2027

Chief Malefane 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
Mitford Village, Queenstown, 5330
Postal
P.o. Box 443, Queenstown, 5320
Telephone
073 846 3529
EMIS number
200600101

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chief Malefane 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 Chief Malefane Primary School directly, on 073 846 3529, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chief Malefane Primary 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 Chief Malefane Primary School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Chief Malefane 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 Queenstown besides Chief Malefane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Chief Malefane Primary School?
Chief Malefane Primary School reported 196 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Chief Malefane Primary School?
No. Chief Malefane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Chief Malefane Primary School a public or private school?
Chief Malefane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chief Malefane Primary School?
You can call 073 846 3529. It is located at Mitford Village, Queenstown, 5330.
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