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Edlelweni Public Primary School

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

Welcome to Edlelweni Public Primary School, a public primary school serving Mlungisi Ext, Mlungisi. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Edlelweni Public Primary School is a public primary school in Mlungisi Ext, Mlungisi. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,348
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Edlelweni Public 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Edlelweni Public Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is a similar size to Edlelweni Public Primary School, with 1,607 learners against 1,348; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edlelweni Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edlelweni Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School sits in roughly the same size range as Edlelweni Public Primary School, at 1,410 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edlelweni Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edlelweni Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Edlelweni Public Primary School, at 1,349 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School sits in roughly the same size range as Edlelweni Public Primary School, at 1,267 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edlelweni Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edlelweni Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School is a similar size to Edlelweni Public Primary School, with 1,203 learners against 1,348; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edlelweni Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edlelweni Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mlungisi

Zooming into Mlungisi, here are 1 other schools to compare against Edlelweni Public Primary School.

  • Tembilihle Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Edlelweni Public Primary School, at 1,152 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Edlelweni Public Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Edlelweni Public 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
591 Pambo Street , Mlungisi , Queenstown, 5320
Postal
P O Box 4769, Mlungisi, 5321
Telephone
045 854 9986
EMIS number
200600157

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Edlelweni Public 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 Edlelweni Public Primary School directly, on 045 854 9986, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Edlelweni Public 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 Edlelweni Public Primary School the best school in Mlungisi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Edlelweni Public 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 Mlungisi besides Edlelweni Public Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Mlungisi, including Tembilihle Public Primary School.
How big are the classes at Edlelweni Public Primary School?
Edlelweni Public Primary School reported 1,348 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Edlelweni Public Primary School?
No. Edlelweni Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Edlelweni Public Primary School a public or private school?
Edlelweni Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Edlelweni Public Primary School?
You can call 045 854 9986. It is located at 591 Pambo Street , Mlungisi , Queenstown, 5320.
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