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Encotsheni Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Encotsheni Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Mdantsane, East London. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Encotsheni Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Mdantsane, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

520
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Encotsheni Senior 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

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Encotsheni Senior Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Encotsheni Senior Primary School's 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Encotsheni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Encotsheni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Encotsheni Senior Primary School, 2,087 compared with 520; is a public combined school, a different phase than Encotsheni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Encotsheni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Encotsheni Senior Primary School, 2,067 compared with 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Encotsheni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Encotsheni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Encotsheni Senior Primary School's 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Encotsheni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Encotsheni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Encotsheni Senior Primary School's 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Encotsheni Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Encotsheni Senior Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Encotsheni Senior Primary School's 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Encotsheni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Encotsheni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Encotsheni Senior Primary School, 2,067 compared with 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Encotsheni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Encotsheni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Encotsheni Senior Primary School's 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Encotsheni Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Encotsheni Senior Primary School's 520, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Encotsheni Senior Primary School, 1,372 compared with 520, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Encotsheni Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Encotsheni Senior 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
4385 Nu2, Mdantsane Township, Mdantsane, 5219
Postal
P.o.box 68, Mdantsane Township, Mdantsane, East London, 5219
EMIS number
200200163

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Encotsheni Senior Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Encotsheni Senior Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Encotsheni Senior 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 Encotsheni Senior Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Encotsheni Senior 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 East London besides Encotsheni Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Encotsheni Senior Primary School?
Encotsheni Senior Primary School reported 520 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 52 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 Encotsheni Senior Primary School?
No. Encotsheni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Encotsheni Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Encotsheni Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Encotsheni Senior Primary School?
It is located at 4385 Nu2, Mdantsane Township, Mdantsane, 5219.
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