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Embandana Primary School

Public primary school · Bizana, Redoubt, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)

Embandana Primary School is a public primary school in Bizana, Redoubt. 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 Embandana Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bizana, Redoubt, Embandana Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

95
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo East district with Embandana Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Embandana Primary School, 1,933 compared with 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Embandana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Embandana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,924 learners against Embandana Primary School's 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Embandana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Embandana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Embandana Primary School, 1,853 compared with 95; is a public combined school, a different phase than Embandana Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,731 learners against Embandana Primary School's 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Embandana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Embandana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Embandana Primary School, 1,613 compared with 95, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Redoubt

And within Redoubt itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Mpondombini Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Embandana Primary School, 1,185 compared with 95; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Embandana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Embandana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuyisile Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 443 learners against Embandana Primary School's 95; is a public combined school, a different phase than Embandana Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Embandana Primary School for 2027

Embandana 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
Imizizi A/A, Mnyaka Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
P.o. Box 177, Redoubt, Bizana, 4801,
Telephone
078 696 6698
EMIS number
200500184

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Embandana 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 Embandana Primary School directly, on 078 696 6698, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Embandana 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 Embandana Primary School the best school in Redoubt?
No matric pass rate is on record for Embandana 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 Redoubt besides Embandana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Redoubt, including Mpondombini Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Embandana Primary School?
Embandana Primary School reported 95 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Embandana Primary School?
No. Embandana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Embandana Primary School a public or private school?
Embandana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Embandana Primary School?
You can call 078 696 6698. It is located at Imizizi A/A, Mnyaka Location, Bizana, 4800.
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