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Equleni Junior Primary School

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

Equleni Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Mdantsane, East London. 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 Equleni Junior Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mdantsane, East London, Equleni Junior Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

232
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Equleni Junior Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Equleni Junior Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Equleni Junior Primary School, 2,355 compared with 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Equleni Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Equleni Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Equleni Junior Primary School's 232; is a public combined school, a different phase than Equleni Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Equleni Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Equleni Junior Primary School's 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Equleni Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Equleni Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Equleni Junior Primary School, 1,507 compared with 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Equleni Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Equleni Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Equleni Junior Primary School, 1,440 compared with 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Equleni Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

And within East London itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Equleni Junior Primary School, 2,355 compared with 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Equleni Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Equleni Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Equleni Junior Primary School's 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Equleni Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Equleni Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Equleni Junior Primary School, 1,440 compared with 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Equleni Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Equleni Junior Primary School, 1,396 compared with 232, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Equleni Junior Primary School's 232, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Equleni Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Equleni Junior 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
6172 Nu 2, Mdantsane, East London, 5219
Postal
P O Box 44, Mdantsane, 5219
Telephone
043 760 0098
EMIS number
200200167

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Equleni Junior 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 Equleni Junior Primary School directly, on 043 760 0098, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Equleni Junior 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 Equleni Junior Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Equleni Junior 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 Equleni Junior 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 Equleni Junior Primary School?
Equleni Junior Primary School reported 232 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Equleni Junior Primary School?
No. Equleni Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Equleni Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Equleni Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Equleni Junior Primary School?
You can call 043 760 0098. It is located at 6172 Nu 2, Mdantsane, East London, 5219.
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